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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 1,990 cc

H898 AMDMOT history

H898 AMD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 128,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
128,001 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H898 AMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H898 AMD was last recorded at 128,001 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,781 miles · 13 Jun 2014
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
1,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,001 miles
  • 2014 – 127,781 miles
  • 2012 – 125,536 miles
  • 2011 – 124,958 miles
  • 2010 – 123,795 miles
  • 2009 – 120,079 miles
  • 2008 – 114,270 miles
  • 2006 – 107,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,001 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,001 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,001 miles
    Test number
    535577260749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,781 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    127,781 miles
    Test number
    759974264133
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  3. Fail127,781 miles (+2,245)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,781 miles
    Test number
    879058854127
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  4. Pass125,536 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    125,536 miles
    Test number
    496310832196
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattrey inscure

  5. Fail125,536 miles (+578)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,536 miles
    Test number
    527850532128
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattrey inscure

  6. Pass124,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,958 miles
    Test number
    738325441164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,958 miles (+1,163)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,958 miles
    Test number
    237215941451
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

  8. Pass123,795 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    123,795 miles
    Test number
    983437040103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,781 miles (+3,702)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,781 miles
    Test number
    510587030197
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  10. Pass120,079 miles (+5,809)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    120,079 miles
    Test number
    202536129493
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass114,270 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    114,270 miles
    Test number
    500127428191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,520 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    107,520 miles
    Test number
    252007016340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about H898 AMD

Does H898 AMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H898 AMD expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H898 AMD?
The MOT on H898 AMD expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H898 AMD done?
H898 AMD was recorded at 128,001 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 1,120 miles a year.
Has H898 AMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H898 AMD has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on H898 AMD 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 H898 AMD find?
H898 AMD passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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