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BMW 3 Series

Beige · Petrol · 1989 · 1,795 cc

980 BOBMOT history

980 BOB is a beige petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,799 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
980 BOB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

980 BOB was last recorded at 133,799 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 5,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,013 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,786 miles
Average per year
1,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,799 miles
  • 2025 – 128,013 miles
  • 2021 – 127,119 miles
  • 2020 – 126,888 miles
  • 2019 – 126,876 miles
  • 2014 – 125,854 miles
  • 2013 – 124,543 miles
  • 2012 – 123,752 miles
  • 2011 – 120,846 miles
  • 2010 – 118,933 miles
  • 2009 – 114,303 miles
  • 2008 – 108,994 miles
  • 2007 – 106,900 miles
  • 2006 – 105,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,799 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryHole in offside front wheel arch not within 30 cm of a prescribed area, area adjacent to battery starting to corrode, surface rust on sill panels.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded at join to hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,799 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,799 miles
    Test number
    576567411037
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHole in offside front wheel arch not within 30 cm of a prescribed area, area adjacent to battery starting to corrode, surface rust on sill panels.

  2. Fail133,799 miles (+5,786)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,799 miles
    Test number
    918699914909
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHole in offside front wheel arch not within 30 cm of a prescribed area, area adjacent to battery starting to corrode, surface rust on sill panels.

  3. Pass128,013 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,013 miles
    Test number
    234545576526
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body sprayed with rust protector

  4. Fail128,013 miles (+894)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,013 miles
    Test number
    826171591936
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body sprayed with rust protector

  5. Pass127,119 miles (+231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,119 miles
    Test number
    268976171511
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded at join to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken, system still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear subframe mounting bushes

  6. Pass126,888 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    126,888 miles
    Test number
    532024419356
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded at join to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front, outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel long
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim on lower limit
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded, non structural (nearside slightly corroded)

  7. Fail126,876 miles (+1,022)1 dangerous7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,876 miles
    Test number
    980907848560
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing all four wheels missing wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength location; outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded location of pipe: pipe leading to second rear /last brake hose. passing across underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength location:inner rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength location: outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner both front inner antiroll bar bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material location of pipe: front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads not visible , further inspection required

  8. Pass125,854 miles (+1,311)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,854 miles
    Test number
    867106984092
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front wing corroded but has no sharp edges.

  9. Pass124,543 miles (+791)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    124,543 miles
    Test number
    517972473074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches corroded but have no sharp edges.
    • NoteNearside and offside front wings corroded at the bottombut have no sharp edges..

  10. Pass123,752 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    123,752 miles
    Test number
    615666672043
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear sub frame bushes wearing

  11. Fail123,751 miles (+2,905)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    758453172040
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear sub frame bushes wearing

  12. Pass120,846 miles (+1,913)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    120,846 miles
    Test number
    756983131007
    • NoteFront reg plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteWashers just hitting screen

  13. Pass118,933 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    118,933 miles
    Test number
    812530270071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteReverse lights not working

  14. Fail118,933 miles (+4,630)2 failures15 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,933 miles
    Test number
    321330170080
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteReverse lights not working

  15. Pass114,303 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    114,303 miles
    Test number
    342325169069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Fail114,303 miles (+5,309)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,303 miles
    Test number
    971725469042
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass108,994 miles (+2,094)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    108,994 miles
    Test number
    752712658089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear sill rusted
    • NoteOffside rear arch rusted
    • NoteSlight wear in rack

  18. Pass106,900 miles (+1,696)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    106,900 miles
    Test number
    673466547028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  19. Pass105,204 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    105,204 miles
    Test number
    951229956057
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSteering rack play

Questions about 980 BOB

What vehicle is registration 980 BOB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 980 BOB on a beige petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1989. 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 980 BOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 980 BOB is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 980 BOB?
The MOT on 980 BOB is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 980 BOB done?
980 BOB was recorded at 133,799 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 1,388 miles a year.
Has 980 BOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 980 BOB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 980 BOB 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 980 BOB find?
980 BOB passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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