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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1990 · 1,990 cc

H773 BBAMOT history

H773 BBA is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2026
Mileage
131,448 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H773 BBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H773 BBA was last recorded at 131,448 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,447 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,448 miles
  • 2021 – 131,447 miles
  • 2019 – 131,447 miles
  • 2017 – 124,423 miles
  • 2016 – 116,649 miles
  • 2015 – 109,899 miles
  • 2014 – 102,718 miles
  • 2013 – 94,865 miles
  • 2012 – 86,984 miles
  • 2011 – 79,635 miles
  • 2010 – 72,064 miles
  • 2008 – 69,499 miles
  • 2007 – 67,088 miles
  • 2005 – 62,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,448 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above differential (1.1.11 (c))

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 Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,448 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,448 miles
    Test number
    229067846413
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above differential (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass131,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,447 miles
    Test number
    312779669066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,447 miles
    Test number
    980953788715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail131,447 miles (+7,024)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,447 miles
    Test number
    341905680646
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass124,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,423 miles
    Test number
    302299826076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  6. Fail124,423 miles (+7,774)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,423 miles
    Test number
    246070187254
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  7. Pass116,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,649 miles
    Test number
    156294039636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  8. Fail116,649 miles (+6,750)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,649 miles
    Test number
    932824313933
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass109,899 miles (+7,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,899 miles
    Test number
    597274135025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  10. Pass102,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,718 miles
    Test number
    708706834069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,718 miles (+7,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,718 miles
    Test number
    135696334408
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass94,865 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,865 miles
    Test number
    478810553070
    • NoteExhaust downpipe bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust
  13. Fail94,865 miles (+7,881)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,865 miles
    Test number
    426870053047
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust downpipe bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust
  14. Pass86,984 miles (+7,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,984 miles
    Test number
    988532352009
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass79,635 miles (+7,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    359527571026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass72,064 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,064 miles
    Test number
    643778370065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,063 miles (+2,564)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,063 miles
    Test number
    262117870008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass69,499 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,499 miles
    Test number
    612172898095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,088 miles (+4,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,088 miles
    Test number
    541822197045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass62,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    62,822 miles
    Test number
    654997335388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H773 BBA

Does H773 BBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H773 BBA expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H773 BBA?
The MOT on H773 BBA expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H773 BBA done?
H773 BBA was recorded at 131,448 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 3,511 miles a year.
Has H773 BBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H773 BBA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on H773 BBA 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 H773 BBA find?
H773 BBA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box; nearside front lower anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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