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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1990 · 2,494 cc

H487 ADVMOT history

H487 ADV is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 1990. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 60,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,221 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H487 ADV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
26 Sept 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H487 ADV was last recorded at 60,221 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,216 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,221 miles
  • 2025 – 60,216 miles
  • 2024 – 60,175 miles
  • 2022 – 60,135 miles
  • 2021 – 59,887 miles
  • 2019 – 59,803 miles
  • 2018 – 58,540 miles
  • 2017 – 56,733 miles
  • 2015 – 55,682 miles
  • 2013 – 53,906 miles
  • 2011 – 53,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,221 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,221 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,221 miles
    Test number
    412893063059
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

  2. Pass60,216 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,216 miles
    Test number
    514866630612
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt worn and slipping

  3. Pass60,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,175 miles
    Test number
    179058598910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,175 miles (+40)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,175 miles
    Test number
    748921561078
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass60,135 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,135 miles
    Test number
    800046008608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,887 miles
    Test number
    259781663261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail59,887 miles (+84)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,887 miles
    Test number
    180199552055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,803 miles (+1,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,803 miles
    Test number
    436588064365
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt worn

  9. Pass58,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,540 miles
    Test number
    658024528273
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail58,540 miles (+1,807)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,540 miles
    Test number
    523878887893
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass56,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,733 miles
    Test number
    841911122490
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail56,733 miles (+1,051)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,733 miles
    Test number
    226594475741
    • Repaired at testMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass55,682 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,682 miles
    Test number
    959907335277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,906 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    896206463037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,903 miles (+6)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    849545863064
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  16. Pass53,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,897 miles
    Test number
    497530621429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H487 ADV

Does H487 ADV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H487 ADV is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on H487 ADV?
The MOT on H487 ADV is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H487 ADV done?
H487 ADV was recorded at 60,221 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 432 miles a year.
Has H487 ADV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H487 ADV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on H487 ADV 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 H487 ADV find?
H487 ADV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; slight corrosion to offside inner wheel arch.

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