BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 2,494 cc
H990 WMWMOT history
H990 WMW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,243 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 114,243 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H990 WMW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 1 Aug 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H990 WMW was last recorded at 114,243 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 114,243 miles · 30 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,243 miles
- 2025 – 113,547 miles
- 2023 – 110,354 miles
- 2022 – 108,067 miles
- 2021 – 105,970 miles
- 2020 – 104,666 miles
- 2019 – 102,130 miles
- 2018 – 100,401 miles
- 2017 – 99,062 miles
- 2016 – 97,325 miles
- 2015 – 94,943 miles
- 2014 – 93,371 miles
- 2013 – 90,346 miles
- 2012 – 88,077 miles
- 2011 – 85,418 miles
- 2010 – 83,165 miles
- 2009 – 81,864 miles
- 2008 – 79,826 miles
- 2007 – 77,871 miles
- 2006 – 74,819 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,243 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is slightly perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front tie rod/rack has play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,243 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 114,243 miles
- Test number
- 321459562863
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is slightly perishing
Fail114,243 miles (+696)1 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,243 miles
- Test number
- 326434943666
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is slightly perishing
Pass113,547 miles (+3,193)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 113,547 miles
- Test number
- 549846915568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,354 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 110,354 miles
- Test number
- 807454498832
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail110,354 miles (+2,287)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,354 miles
- Test number
- 927946460845
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,067 miles (+2,097)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 108,067 miles
- Test number
- 995422644388
- MinorFront Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,970 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 105,970 miles
- Test number
- 777719263874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,969 miles (+1,303)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,969 miles
- Test number
- 959507256053
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,666 miles (+2,536)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 104,666 miles
- Test number
- 713801791456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,130 miles (+1,729)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 102,130 miles
- Test number
- 282642349277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,401 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 100,401 miles
- Test number
- 617994183321
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod/rack has play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail100,401 miles (+1,339)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,401 miles
- Test number
- 148128925381
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorCentral Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod/rack has play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass99,062 miles (+1,737)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 99,062 miles
- Test number
- 297737239708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,325 miles (+2,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 97,325 miles
- Test number
- 518237747998
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,943 miles (+1,572)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 94,943 miles
- Test number
- 187903205223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,371 miles (+3,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 93,371 miles
- Test number
- 819237894157
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,346 miles (+2,269)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 90,346 miles
- Test number
- 726952493151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,077 miles (+2,659)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 88,077 miles
- Test number
- 817628292160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,418 miles (+2,253)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 85,418 miles
- Test number
- 147745091181
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass83,165 miles (+1,301)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 83,165 miles
- Test number
- 352276360147
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,864 miles (+2,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 81,864 miles
- Test number
- 791653089107
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,826 miles (+1,955)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 79,826 miles
- Test number
- 740368868152
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,871 miles (+3,052)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 77,871 miles
- Test number
- 802576557117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 74,819 miles
- Test number
- 431663236000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,819 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,819 miles
- Test number
- 893511536050
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about H990 WMW
- Does H990 WMW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H990 WMW is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H990 WMW?
- The MOT on H990 WMW is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H990 WMW done?
- H990 WMW was recorded at 114,243 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 1,953 miles a year.
- Has H990 WMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H990 WMW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on H990 WMW 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 H990 WMW find?
- H990 WMW passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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