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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

89 CTMOT history

89 CT is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 70,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

89 CT silver 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 27 May 2027
Mileage
70,919 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
89 CT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

89 CT was last recorded at 70,919 miles on 18 May 2026, 2,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,059 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,860 miles
Average per year
4,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,919 miles
  • 2025 – 68,059 miles
  • 2024 – 65,906 miles
  • 2023 – 64,061 miles
  • 2022 – 62,222 miles
  • 2021 – 60,197 miles
  • 2020 – 58,885 miles
  • 2019 – 53,404 miles
  • 2018 – 47,271 miles
  • 2017 – 40,771 miles
  • 2016 – 35,852 miles
  • 2015 – 29,769 miles
  • 2014 – 24,486 miles
  • 2012 – 15,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,919 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,919 miles (+2,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    287218501893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass68,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,059 miles
    Test number
    825186128355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail68,057 miles (+2,151)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,057 miles
    Test number
    700422183728
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass65,906 miles (+1,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,906 miles
    Test number
    624609289538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass64,061 miles (+1,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    325704131682
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass62,222 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    62,222 miles
    Test number
    956217482750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,197 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,197 miles
    Test number
    803850151748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,885 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    58,885 miles
    Test number
    478866000234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,404 miles (+6,133)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,404 miles
    Test number
    178645236325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,271 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,271 miles
    Test number
    578627883572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,771 miles (+4,919)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,771 miles
    Test number
    113133924915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,852 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    771866310481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,769 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,769 miles
    Test number
    236857725421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,486 miles (+8,507)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,486 miles
    Test number
    335116824146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,979 miles
    Test number
    389545922379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 89 CT

What vehicle is registration 89 CT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 89 CT on a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2009. 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 89 CT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 89 CT is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 89 CT?
The MOT on 89 CT is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 89 CT done?
89 CT was recorded at 70,919 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 4,073 miles a year.
Has 89 CT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 89 CT has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on 89 CT 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 89 CT find?
89 CT passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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