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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1990 · 1,795 cc

895 DEWMOT history

895 DEW is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Feb 1990. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 259,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
259,269 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
895 DEW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
14 Feb 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

895 DEW was last recorded at 259,269 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
259,269 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 259,269 miles
  • 2024 – 259,269 miles
  • 2023 – 259,269 miles
  • 2022 – 259,267 miles
  • 2021 – 259,258 miles
  • 2020 – 259,254 miles
  • 2019 – 259,174 miles
  • 2018 – 258,988 miles
  • 2017 – 258,421 miles
  • 2016 – 257,301 miles
  • 2015 – 251,710 miles
  • 2014 – 235,053 miles
  • 2013 – 227,781 miles
  • 2012 – 220,608 miles
  • 2011 – 215,989 miles
  • 2010 – 212,372 miles
  • 2009 – 209,415 miles
  • 2008 – 205,943 miles
  • 2007 – 196,262 miles
  • 2006 – 185,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,269 miles
  • AdvisoryDrivers floor pan got a rust hole
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch got 2 rust holes
  • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill rusty

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.

  • N/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,269 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    259,269 miles
    Test number
    638255048366
    • AdvisoryDrivers floor pan got a rust hole
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch got 2 rust holes
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill rusty

  2. Pass259,269 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    259,269 miles
    Test number
    171089926373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch rusty front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan/inner sill rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan/inner sill rusty

  3. Pass259,269 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    259,269 miles
    Test number
    960846037296
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill starting to rust

  4. Pass259,267 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    259,267 miles
    Test number
    182668024539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass259,258 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    259,258 miles
    Test number
    245372916962
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

  6. Pass259,254 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    259,254 miles
    Test number
    224913777949
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch starting to rust

  7. Pass259,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    259,174 miles
    Test number
    619806976712
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

  8. Fail259,174 miles (+186)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,174 miles
    Test number
    506657274118
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

  9. Pass258,988 miles (+567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    258,988 miles
    Test number
    375389369993
    • AdvisoryRusty around battery tray

  10. Pass258,421 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    258,421 miles
    Test number
    637682960328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass257,301 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    257,301 miles
    Test number
    360247461692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass251,710 miles (+16,657)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    251,710 miles
    Test number
    476771935113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass235,053 miles (+125)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    235,053 miles
    Test number
    496479734182
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded

  14. Fail234,928 miles (+7,147)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,928 miles
    Test number
    519123134171
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded

  15. Pass227,781 miles (+7,173)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    227,781 miles
    Test number
    746273133156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass220,608 miles (+4,619)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    220,608 miles
    Test number
    455997132184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Fail215,989 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,989 miles
    Test number
    228451331171
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass215,989 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    215,989 miles
    Test number
    259301231460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass212,372 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    212,372 miles
    Test number
    674584230155
    • NoteOil leaks windscreen chipped

  20. Fail212,358 miles (+2,943)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,358 miles
    Test number
    153214880035
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken--oil leaks--fuel pipes rusty--brake pad warning light on

  21. Pass209,415 miles (+3,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    209,415 miles
    Test number
    654392989023
    • NoteOsf floor rusty---osr flor rusty---oil leaks---fuel pipes rusty

  22. Pass205,943 miles (+9,681)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    205,943 miles
    Test number
    144517788041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass196,262 miles (+11,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    196,262 miles
    Test number
    801363007080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass185,246 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    185,246 miles
    Test number
    222016906071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread going lumpy

Questions about 895 DEW

What vehicle is registration 895 DEW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 895 DEW on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Feb 1990. 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 895 DEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 895 DEW is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 895 DEW?
The MOT on 895 DEW is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 895 DEW done?
895 DEW was recorded at 259,269 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,723 miles a year.
Has 895 DEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 895 DEW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on 895 DEW 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 895 DEW find?
895 DEW passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: drivers floor pan got a rust hole; nearside front inner wheel arch got 2 rust holes; n/s/r outer sill rusty.

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