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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

CG 8189MOT history

CG 8189 is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

CG 8189 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 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
100,509 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CG 8189
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

CG 8189 was last recorded at 100,509 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,500 miles · 24 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,509 miles
  • 2023 – 100,500 miles
  • 2022 – 99,500 miles
  • 2020 – 99,487 miles
  • 2019 – 96,168 miles
  • 2018 – 93,090 miles
  • 2017 – 90,235 miles
  • 2016 – 85,520 miles
  • 2015 – 81,618 miles
  • 2014 – 74,406 miles
  • 2013 – 67,098 miles
  • 2012 – 60,881 miles
  • 2011 – 53,529 miles
  • 2010 – 47,294 miles
  • 2009 – 40,971 miles
  • 2008 – 33,513 miles
  • 2007 – 25,988 miles
  • 2006 – 16,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,509 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,509 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,509 miles
    Test number
    559535660400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,500 miles
    Test number
    104313060550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,500 miles (+1,000)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,500 miles
    Test number
    408201192360
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,500 miles
    Test number
    705658799590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail99,500 miles (+13)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,500 miles
    Test number
    263671781489
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,487 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,487 miles
    Test number
    234679007330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,168 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,168 miles
    Test number
    467915897228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,090 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    872800654220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,235 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,235 miles
    Test number
    738311527249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,520 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,520 miles
    Test number
    832218310152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,618 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,618 miles
    Test number
    278862585058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,615 miles (+7,209)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,615 miles
    Test number
    137319075442
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass74,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,406 miles
    Test number
    568015804106
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail74,403 miles (+7,305)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,403 miles
    Test number
    157765204193
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass67,098 miles (+276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,098 miles
    Test number
    919768693028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail66,822 miles (+5,941)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    808821483015
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlight suspension level switch incomplete

  17. Pass60,881 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,881 miles
    Test number
    235803682018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail60,828 miles (+7,299)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,828 miles
    Test number
    808299472034
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s wiper slightly streaky on wipe

  19. Pass53,529 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,529 miles
    Test number
    996439161011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,294 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,294 miles
    Test number
    513557450056
    • NoteNear side front tyre VERY close to legal limit

  21. Fail47,294 miles (+6,323)5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,294 miles
    Test number
    964747350041
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNear side front tyre VERY close to legal limit

  22. Pass40,971 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,971 miles
    Test number
    733374669035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,513 miles (+7,525)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,513 miles
    Test number
    282154368003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting close to legal limit

  24. Pass25,988 miles (+9,799)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,988 miles
    Test number
    760911467065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges close to limit

  25. Pass16,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,189 miles
    Test number
    142216946416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CG 8189

What vehicle is registration CG 8189 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CG 8189 on a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 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 CG 8189 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on CG 8189 expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on CG 8189?
The MOT on CG 8189 expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has CG 8189 done?
CG 8189 was recorded at 100,509 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 4,645 miles a year.
Has CG 8189 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CG 8189 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on CG 8189 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 CG 8189 find?
CG 8189 passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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