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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

893 AOVMOT history

893 AOV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

893 AOV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
83,672 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
893 AOV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

893 AOV was last recorded at 83,672 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,836 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
836 miles
Average per year
2,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,672 miles
  • 2024 – 82,836 miles
  • 2023 – 82,564 miles
  • 2022 – 82,135 miles
  • 2021 – 81,629 miles
  • 2020 – 81,589 miles
  • 2019 – 79,192 miles
  • 2018 – 75,392 miles
  • 2017 – 70,651 miles
  • 2016 – 68,495 miles
  • 2015 – 67,961 miles
  • 2014 – 66,312 miles
  • 2013 – 64,217 miles
  • 2012 – 58,767 miles
  • 2011 – 54,658 miles
  • 2010 – 49,403 miles
  • 2009 – 45,920 miles
  • 2008 – 40,494 miles
  • 2007 – 36,501 miles
  • 2006 – 34,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,672 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,672 miles (+836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,672 miles
    Test number
    511986177920
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass82,836 miles (+272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,836 miles
    Test number
    717081331423
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass82,564 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    430898094870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,135 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,135 miles
    Test number
    180610659530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,629 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,629 miles
    Test number
    219686327475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    590349589129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,589 miles (+2,397)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    127045899278
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass79,192 miles (+3,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,192 miles
    Test number
    448130358138
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondry catch requires attention
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers present at time of test
  9. Pass75,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,392 miles
    Test number
    487722672186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,392 miles (+4,741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,392 miles
    Test number
    585592471895
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator not working 2x rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass70,651 miles (+2,156)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,651 miles
    Test number
    319393366210
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt wind deflector fitted
  12. Pass68,495 miles (+534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    301479552705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass67,961 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,961 miles
    Test number
    517513425225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,952 miles (+1,640)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    185389815282
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  15. Pass66,312 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,312 miles
    Test number
    606273214256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,217 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,217 miles
    Test number
    129618513200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,767 miles (+4,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,767 miles
    Test number
    628592822282
    • NoteFront no plate loose at top corners
  18. Pass54,658 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,658 miles
    Test number
    598454061226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,403 miles (+3,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,403 miles
    Test number
    773706530277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass45,920 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,920 miles
    Test number
    942057969261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,494 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,494 miles
    Test number
    880465148286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,501 miles (+2,184)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,501 miles
    Test number
    664774137247
    • NoteADVISE, fuel cap rubber seal perishing.
    • NoteADVISE, n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
  23. Fail34,317 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,317 miles
    Test number
    150906096130
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  24. Pass34,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,317 miles
    Test number
    631806396192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 893 AOV

What vehicle is registration 893 AOV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 893 AOV on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Aug 2002. 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 893 AOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 893 AOV expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 893 AOV?
The MOT on 893 AOV expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 893 AOV done?
893 AOV was recorded at 83,672 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 2,576 miles a year.
Has 893 AOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 893 AOV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on 893 AOV 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 893 AOV find?
893 AOV passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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