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BMW 435

White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

8896 ARMOT history

8896 AR is a white diesel BMW 435 first used on 29 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 53,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

8896 AR white BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
53,750 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8896 AR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
435
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8896 AR was last recorded at 53,750 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 1,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,203 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,547 miles
Average per year
4,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,750 miles
  • 2025 – 52,203 miles
  • 2024 – 50,946 miles
  • 2023 – 49,398 miles
  • 2022 – 47,846 miles
  • 2021 – 42,184 miles
  • 2020 – 35,725 miles
  • 2019 – 28,519 miles
  • 2018 – 21,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,750 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake only just met minimum effort adjustment maybe needed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine & underbody covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,750 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    53,750 miles
    Test number
    903286047964
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail53,750 miles (+1,547)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,750 miles
    Test number
    486301247285
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass52,203 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    52,203 miles
    Test number
    475905703464
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met minimum effort adjustment maybe needed
  4. Fail52,194 miles (+1,248)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,194 miles
    Test number
    533455138223
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge/tread worn down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met minimum effort adjustment maybe needed
  5. Pass50,946 miles (+1,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,946 miles
    Test number
    797405647124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine & underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryStone chip in the B zone
  6. Pass49,398 miles (+1,552)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    708673701829
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine & underbody covers fitted
  7. Pass47,846 miles (+5,662)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,846 miles
    Test number
    555325204355
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass42,184 miles (+6,459)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,184 miles
    Test number
    698131124597
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass35,725 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    35,725 miles
    Test number
    212985295098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail35,725 miles (+7,206)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,725 miles
    Test number
    299950233163
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass28,519 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    28,519 miles
    Test number
    510396507040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    21,345 miles
    Test number
    231863715251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8896 AR

What vehicle is registration 8896 AR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8896 AR on a white diesel BMW 435 first used on 29 May 2015. 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 8896 AR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8896 AR is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8896 AR?
The MOT on 8896 AR is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8896 AR done?
8896 AR was recorded at 53,750 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 4,007 miles a year.
Has 8896 AR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8896 AR has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 8896 AR 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 8896 AR find?
8896 AR passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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