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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 2,494 cc

190 GCVMOT history

190 GCV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 52,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
52,848 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
190 GCV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
18 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

190 GCV was last recorded at 52,848 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,803 miles · 29 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,848 miles
  • 2019 – 52,803 miles
  • 2014 – 52,554 miles
  • 2013 – 51,786 miles
  • 2012 – 50,763 miles
  • 2011 – 50,111 miles
  • 2010 – 49,748 miles
  • 2009 – 49,043 miles
  • 2008 – 48,256 miles
  • 2007 – 47,893 miles
  • 2006 – 44,441 miles
  • 2005 – 44,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,848 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,848 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    52,848 miles
    Test number
    287643692337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,803 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,803 miles
    Test number
    885291113156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail52,801 miles (+247)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,801 miles
    Test number
    204957734423
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy

  4. Pass52,554 miles (+768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,554 miles
    Test number
    216622724329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass51,786 miles (+1,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,786 miles
    Test number
    627720133384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass50,763 miles (+652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,763 miles
    Test number
    107793182284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass50,111 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    169343271255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,748 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,748 miles
    Test number
    584513070212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,043 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,043 miles
    Test number
    453558569268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,256 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,256 miles
    Test number
    634224678233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,893 miles (+3,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,893 miles
    Test number
    851885777224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass44,441 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,441 miles
    Test number
    222481176245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    44,136 miles
    Test number
    601573175209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 190 GCV

What vehicle is registration 190 GCV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 190 GCV on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Aug 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 190 GCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 190 GCV is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 190 GCV?
The MOT on 190 GCV is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 190 GCV done?
190 GCV was recorded at 52,848 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 421 miles a year.
Has 190 GCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 190 GCV has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on 190 GCV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 190 GCV find?
190 GCV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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