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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,494 cc

J889 SPDMOT history

J889 SPD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Apr 1992. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
152,712 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J889 SPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
6 Apr 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J889 SPD was last recorded at 152,712 miles on 11 May 2026, 420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2019: 152,271 miles, lower than 152,279 miles on 3 Nov 2018.
  • 7 Dec 2021: 152,273 miles, lower than 152,293 miles on 7 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,292 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
420 miles
Average per year
1,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,712 miles
  • 2025 – 152,292 miles
  • 2024 – 152,282 miles
  • 2022 – 152,274 miles
  • 2021 – 152,273 miles
  • 2020 – 152,293 miles
  • 2019 – 152,271 miles
  • 2018 – 152,279 miles
  • 2017 – 152,265 miles
  • 2012 – 152,086 miles
  • 2011 – 148,239 miles
  • 2009 – 138,832 miles
  • 2008 – 130,649 miles
  • 2007 – 123,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,712 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,712 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    152,712 miles
    Test number
    520536162073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,292 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,292 miles
    Test number
    934744851638
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,282 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    152,282 miles
    Test number
    744532134403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,280 miles (+6)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,280 miles
    Test number
    345130457778
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Fuel tank mounting bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,274 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,274 miles
    Test number
    163439703932
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,273 miles (-20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,273 miles
    Test number
    414313267908
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,293 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    152,293 miles
    Test number
    770340685558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,271 miles
    Test number
    923100460591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,271 miles (-8)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,271 miles
    Test number
    532943819239
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass152,279 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    152,279 miles
    Test number
    620564688537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail152,274 miles (+9)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,274 miles
    Test number
    690061886134
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass152,265 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    152,265 miles
    Test number
    978168888612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass152,086 miles (+3,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    152,086 miles
    Test number
    416247822279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass148,239 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    148,239 miles
    Test number
    928808541009
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail148,237 miles (+9,405)2 dangerous8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,237 miles
    Test number
    366845141066
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass138,832 miles (+8,183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    138,832 miles
    Test number
    500210409355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass130,649 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    130,649 miles
    Test number
    862857228112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,883 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    123,883 miles
    Test number
    952787357032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail123,859 miles11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,859 miles
    Test number
    804004157090
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about J889 SPD

Does J889 SPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J889 SPD is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J889 SPD?
The MOT on J889 SPD is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J889 SPD done?
J889 SPD was recorded at 152,712 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 1,502 miles a year.
Has J889 SPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J889 SPD has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on J889 SPD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J889 SPD find?
J889 SPD passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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