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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

8830 BHMOT history

8830 BH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

8830 BH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,753 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8830 BH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8830 BH was last recorded at 82,753 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,140 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,613 miles
Average per year
3,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,753 miles
  • 2025 – 81,140 miles
  • 2024 – 79,633 miles
  • 2023 – 77,933 miles
  • 2022 – 77,127 miles
  • 2021 – 76,255 miles
  • 2020 – 75,093 miles
  • 2019 – 72,930 miles
  • 2018 – 70,485 miles
  • 2017 – 67,879 miles
  • 2015 – 63,537 miles
  • 2014 – 59,150 miles
  • 2013 – 55,110 miles
  • 2012 – 51,119 miles
  • 2011 – 46,263 miles
  • 2010 – 30,272 miles
  • 2009 – 26,566 miles
  • 2008 – 21,226 miles
  • 2007 – 15,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,753 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,753 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,753 miles
    Test number
    577302368573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,140 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,140 miles
    Test number
    225726169363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,633 miles (+1,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,633 miles
    Test number
    795721240638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass77,933 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,933 miles
    Test number
    410463716170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,127 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,127 miles
    Test number
    586801291707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail77,126 miles (+871)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,126 miles
    Test number
    437234968800
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass76,255 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,255 miles
    Test number
    495890261165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,093 miles (+2,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,093 miles
    Test number
    228689271265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass72,930 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,930 miles
    Test number
    564302052056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,485 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,485 miles
    Test number
    208357754104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,879 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,879 miles
    Test number
    121316066989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,852 miles (+4,315)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    875836041592
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)
  13. Pass63,537 miles (+4,387)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,537 miles
    Test number
    877355405202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,150 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,150 miles
    Test number
    676063604255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,110 miles (+3,991)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,110 miles
    Test number
    739973303231
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass51,119 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    388054292199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    598132001216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,263 miles (+15,991)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    646372801289
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Note225/45/17/91y bridgestone
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteVery strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is worn to the limit and has damage to the outer side wall
    • NoteWear lip on front brake discs
  19. Pass30,272 miles (+3,706)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,272 miles
    Test number
    793131610234
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  20. Pass26,566 miles (+5,340)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,566 miles
    Test number
    864672419223
    • Note225/45/zr17 91w bridgestone
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge
  21. Pass21,226 miles (+6,201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,226 miles
    Test number
    914367118295
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  22. Pass15,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,025 miles
    Test number
    762073297111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8830 BH

What vehicle is registration 8830 BH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8830 BH on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2004. 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 8830 BH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8830 BH is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8830 BH?
The MOT on 8830 BH is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8830 BH done?
8830 BH was recorded at 82,753 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 3,641 miles a year.
Has 8830 BH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8830 BH has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on 8830 BH 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 8830 BH find?
8830 BH passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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