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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1990 · 1,796 cc

H184 ETAMOT history

H184 ETA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 59,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
59,736 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H184 ETA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
9 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H184 ETA was last recorded at 59,736 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,872 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
864 miles
Average per year
1,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,736 miles
  • 2025 – 58,872 miles
  • 2024 – 57,742 miles
  • 2023 – 55,857 miles
  • 2022 – 55,815 miles
  • 2021 – 52,375 miles
  • 2020 – 49,880 miles
  • 2019 – 41,670 miles
  • 2018 – 41,665 miles
  • 2017 – 41,597 miles
  • 2015 – 41,577 miles
  • 2014 – 39,908 miles
  • 2013 – 39,543 miles
  • 2012 – 39,408 miles
  • 2011 – 38,674 miles
  • 2010 – 38,061 miles
  • 2009 – 37,262 miles
  • 2008 – 36,340 miles
  • 2007 – 35,058 miles
  • 2006 – 32,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,736 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,736 miles (+864)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    59,736 miles
    Test number
    691623229761
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,872 miles (+1,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,872 miles
    Test number
    486471763918
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,742 miles (+1,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,742 miles
    Test number
    457909590736
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,857 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,857 miles
    Test number
    638038982096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail55,815 miles (+3,440)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,815 miles
    Test number
    399835490310
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass52,375 miles (+2,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,375 miles
    Test number
    882374957159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass49,880 miles (+8,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    540350744691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass41,670 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,670 miles
    Test number
    520623536585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,665 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,665 miles
    Test number
    705686726360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,597 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    384456287599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  11. Fail41,591 miles (+14)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,591 miles
    Test number
    972699264240
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  12. Pass41,577 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,577 miles
    Test number
    959264085141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,908 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,908 miles
    Test number
    196774004273
    • NoteFloor corroded (fuel tank sucuring strap mount area)
    • NotePetrol fumes from engin bay area

  14. Fail39,908 miles (+365)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,908 miles
    Test number
    855244504212
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • NoteFloor corroded (fuel tank sucuring strap mount area)
    • NotePetrol fumes from engin bay area

  15. Fail39,543 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,543 miles
    Test number
    296385063105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded

  16. Pass39,543 miles (+135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,543 miles
    Test number
    707155663103
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded

  17. Pass39,408 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,408 miles
    Test number
    105742492167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,674 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    338638281187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NotePetrol fumes from under bonnet

  19. Pass38,674 miles (+613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    778568481141
    • NotePetrol fumes from under bonnet

  20. Pass38,061 miles (+799)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    464861180174
    • NoteO/s front light has weak pattern

  21. Fail37,262 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,262 miles
    Test number
    154900799169
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass37,262 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,262 miles
    Test number
    340500199108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    884914008248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,340 miles (+1,282)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    934404808280
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,058 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,058 miles
    Test number
    893922297186
    • NoteSAME ADVISES AS ON TEST NUMBER (504490297196)

  26. Fail35,058 miles (+2,324)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,058 miles
    Test number
    504490297196
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFOG LIGHT SWITCH FAULT
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING LOW IN PLACES (UNEAVEN WEAR)
    • NotePETROL FUMES FROM UNDER BONNET

  27. Pass32,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,734 miles
    Test number
    901575496158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail32,734 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,734 miles
    Test number
    784685096153
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about H184 ETA

Does H184 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H184 ETA is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on H184 ETA?
The MOT on H184 ETA is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H184 ETA done?
H184 ETA was recorded at 59,736 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 1,376 miles a year.
Has H184 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H184 ETA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on H184 ETA 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 H184 ETA find?
H184 ETA passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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