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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1989 · 1,796 cc

GAH 3MOT history

GAH 3 is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 60,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
60,246 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GAH 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GAH 3 was last recorded at 60,246 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,220 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,246 miles
  • 2024 – 60,220 miles
  • 2023 – 60,039 miles
  • 2022 – 59,978 miles
  • 2021 – 59,968 miles
  • 2020 – 59,834 miles
  • 2019 – 59,747 miles
  • 2018 – 59,351 miles
  • 2017 – 59,324 miles
  • 2016 – 59,166 miles
  • 2015 – 59,140 miles
  • 2014 – 58,981 miles
  • 2013 – 58,959 miles
  • 2012 – 58,874 miles
  • 2011 – 58,863 miles
  • 2010 – 58,853 miles
  • 2009 – 58,474 miles
  • 2008 – 58,090 miles
  • 2007 – 57,211 miles
  • 2006 – 57,104 miles
  • 2005 – 57,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,246 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Both front suspension bump stops deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped inside zone 'A'

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,246 miles (+26)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,246 miles
    Test number
    219583823502
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

  2. Pass60,220 miles (+181)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,220 miles
    Test number
    329669664281
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

  3. Pass60,039 miles (+61)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,039 miles
    Test number
    490649220167
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,978 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,978 miles
    Test number
    457288139979
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension bump stops deteriorated

  5. Pass59,968 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,968 miles
    Test number
    521500127991
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension bump stops deteriorated

  6. Fail59,968 miles (+134)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,968 miles
    Test number
    371589570959
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension bump stops deteriorated

  7. Pass59,834 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,834 miles
    Test number
    305221715370
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension bump stops deteriorated

  8. Fail59,834 miles (+87)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,834 miles
    Test number
    138926251197
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension bump stops deteriorated

  9. Pass59,747 miles (+396)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,747 miles
    Test number
    251682024523
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension bump stops deteriorated

  10. Pass59,351 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,351 miles
    Test number
    710813335977
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped inside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension bump stops deteriorated

  11. Fail59,351 miles (+27)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,351 miles
    Test number
    827084569618
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped inside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension bump stops deteriorated

  12. Pass59,324 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,324 miles
    Test number
    620862020680
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass59,166 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,166 miles
    Test number
    337516197271
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension bumpstops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre appears to be 19 yrs old
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail59,166 miles (+26)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,166 miles
    Test number
    700363299924
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension bumpstops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre appears to be 19 yrs old
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass59,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,140 miles
    Test number
    847238087988
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail59,140 miles (+159)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,140 miles
    Test number
    179673776838
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass58,981 miles (+22)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    468556094289
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked on sidewalls.

  18. Pass58,959 miles (+85)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,959 miles
    Test number
    645331883207
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  19. Pass58,874 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,874 miles
    Test number
    425090192277
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded

  20. Fail58,874 miles (+11)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,874 miles
    Test number
    807395482259
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded

  21. Pass58,863 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,863 miles
    Test number
    977907191200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  22. Fail58,863 miles (+10)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,863 miles
    Test number
    618392591242
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOSR tyre cracked around crown

  23. Pass58,853 miles (+379)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,853 miles
    Test number
    202312890254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

  24. Pass58,474 miles (+384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,474 miles
    Test number
    860571389238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass58,090 miles (+879)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    194437198240
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  26. Pass57,211 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,211 miles
    Test number
    542440297298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,104 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,104 miles
    Test number
    981720406311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    57,010 miles
    Test number
    353699195417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GAH 3

What vehicle is registration GAH 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GAH 3 on a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Aug 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 GAH 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GAH 3 is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on GAH 3?
The MOT on GAH 3 is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GAH 3 done?
GAH 3 was recorded at 60,246 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 162 miles a year.
Has GAH 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GAH 3 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on GAH 3 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 GAH 3 find?
GAH 3 passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front valve stem slightly damaged both slightly deteriorated; offside rear valve stem slightly damaged slightly deteriorated.

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