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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

8996 WWMOT history

8996 WW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 77,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

8996 WW black 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,455 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8996 WW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8996 WW was last recorded at 77,455 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 1,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,680 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,775 miles
Average per year
5,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,455 miles
  • 2025 – 75,680 miles
  • 2024 – 72,968 miles
  • 2023 – 68,510 miles
  • 2022 – 63,385 miles
  • 2021 – 59,607 miles
  • 2020 – 57,081 miles
  • 2019 – 53,607 miles
  • 2018 – 44,522 miles
  • 2017 – 35,473 miles
  • 2016 – 26,677 miles
  • 2015 – 19,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,455 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,455 miles (+1,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,455 miles
    Test number
    577579445269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass75,680 miles (+2,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,680 miles
    Test number
    407667447074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass72,968 miles (+4,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,968 miles
    Test number
    306652030193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass68,510 miles (+5,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,510 miles
    Test number
    347358084747
    • 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))
  5. Pass63,385 miles (+3,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,385 miles
    Test number
    283889737313
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass59,607 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,607 miles
    Test number
    146200357349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,081 miles
    Test number
    879125967640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,081 miles (+3,474)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,081 miles
    Test number
    274001299240
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass53,607 miles (+9,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,607 miles
    Test number
    920794021783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass44,522 miles (+9,049)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,522 miles
    Test number
    126127152227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,473 miles (+8,796)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,473 miles
    Test number
    735086609325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,677 miles (+7,474)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,677 miles
    Test number
    524182296999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,203 miles
    Test number
    178662565080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,203 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,203 miles
    Test number
    616992265071
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about 8996 WW

What vehicle is registration 8996 WW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8996 WW on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2012. 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 8996 WW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8996 WW is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8996 WW?
The MOT on 8996 WW is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8996 WW done?
8996 WW was recorded at 77,455 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,311 miles a year.
Has 8996 WW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8996 WW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on 8996 WW 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 8996 WW find?
8996 WW passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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