BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
888 UWSMOT history
888 UWS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,886 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 104,886 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,830 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 888 UWS
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 11 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
888 UWS was last recorded at 104,886 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 4,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 100,185 miles · 25 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,701 miles
- Average per year
- 4,830 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 104,886 miles
- 2024 – 100,185 miles
- 2022 – 90,341 miles
- 2021 – 88,281 miles
- 2020 – 84,921 miles
- 2019 – 80,814 miles
- 2018 – 76,552 miles
- 2017 – 72,761 miles
- 2016 – 67,464 miles
- 2015 – 64,243 miles
- 2014 – 61,201 miles
- 2013 – 55,580 miles
- 2012 – 55,219 miles
- 2011 – 54,363 miles
- 2010 – 53,008 miles
- 2009 – 50,809 miles
- 2008 – 46,658 miles
- 2007 – 15,584 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,886 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Oil leak under side vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Tracking wear on front tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,886 miles (+4,701)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 104,886 miles
- Test number
- 760008244300
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,185 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 100,185 miles
- Test number
- 896785323409
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail100,177 miles (+9,836)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,177 miles
- Test number
- 851888073684
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,341 miles (+2,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 90,341 miles
- Test number
- 651084049739
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass88,281 miles (+3,360)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 88,281 miles
- Test number
- 918033233187
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass84,921 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,921 miles
- Test number
- 754086040088
- AdvisoryOil leak under side vehicle
- AdvisoryTracking wear on front tyres
Fail84,916 miles (+4,102)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,916 miles
- Test number
- 872866650453
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak under side vehicle
- AdvisoryTracking wear on front tyres
Pass80,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,814 miles
- Test number
- 302164785127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,812 miles (+4,260)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,812 miles
- Test number
- 488678170663
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,552 miles (+3,791)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 76,552 miles
- Test number
- 249814402060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,761 miles (+5,297)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 72,761 miles
- Test number
- 209323738142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,464 miles (+3,221)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 67,464 miles
- Test number
- 147076499247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,243 miles (+3,042)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 64,243 miles
- Test number
- 787062535177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,201 miles (+5,621)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 61,201 miles
- Test number
- 298179124443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,580 miles (+361)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- 55,580 miles
- Test number
- 778793133190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,219 miles (+856)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 55,219 miles
- Test number
- 749684732291
- NoteStone cuts tyre treads.
- NoteWiper blades noisy across windscreen.
Pass54,363 miles (+1,355)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 54,363 miles
- Test number
- 659611111249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,008 miles (+2,199)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 53,008 miles
- Test number
- 930949810225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,809 miles (+4,151)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 50,809 miles
- Test number
- 622234939273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 46,658 miles
- Test number
- 634789028247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,658 miles (+31,074)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,658 miles
- Test number
- 643157228282
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass15,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 15,584 miles
- Test number
- 252354777176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 888 UWS
- What vehicle is registration 888 UWS currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 888 UWS on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 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 888 UWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 888 UWS is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 888 UWS?
- The MOT on 888 UWS is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 888 UWS done?
- 888 UWS was recorded at 104,886 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,830 miles a year.
- Has 888 UWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 888 UWS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on 888 UWS 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 888 UWS find?
- 888 UWS passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall, and 3 more.
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