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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,796 cc

M189 GDVMOT history

M189 GDV is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 1995. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

M189 GDV red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
117,574 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M189 GDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 May 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M189 GDV was last recorded at 117,574 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,070 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
504 miles
Average per year
4,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,574 miles
  • 2022 – 113,524 miles
  • 2021 – 110,015 miles
  • 2020 – 102,015 miles
  • 2019 – 98,151 miles
  • 2018 – 87,731 miles
  • 2016 – 86,061 miles
  • 2014 – 81,106 miles
  • 2012 – 77,408 miles
  • 2011 – 68,874 miles
  • 2010 – 49,415 miles
  • 2008 – 40,740 miles
  • 2006 – 39,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,574 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,574 miles (+504)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,574 miles
    Test number
    184491885644
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail117,070 miles (+3,546)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,070 miles
    Test number
    332577313747
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass113,524 miles (+317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,524 miles
    Test number
    962718114470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise taped repair on n/s/f wing

  4. Fail113,207 miles (+3,192)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,207 miles
    Test number
    255795175934
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link/ sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass110,015 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,015 miles
    Test number
    424738682310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,843 miles (+7,828)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,843 miles
    Test number
    271502354913
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm inner front ball (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,015 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,015 miles
    Test number
    253178960472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,151 miles (+10,420)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,151 miles
    Test number
    652638842219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,731 miles
    Test number
    127217576916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,731 miles (+1,670)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,731 miles
    Test number
    460908000755
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass86,061 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,061 miles
    Test number
    578163484015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,106 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,106 miles
    Test number
    869873224117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,408 miles (+8,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,408 miles
    Test number
    368339342496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass68,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    569802491174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,874 miles (+19,459)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    675906181164
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass49,415 miles (+8,675)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,415 miles
    Test number
    953641140092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,740 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,740 miles
    Test number
    384641698409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,739 miles (+1,135)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,739 miles
    Test number
    610268388228
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • NoteN/S/F MIRROR GLASS MISSING

  19. Fail39,604 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,604 miles
    Test number
    764938686058
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  20. Pass39,604 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,604 miles
    Test number
    810938586046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about M189 GDV

Does M189 GDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M189 GDV expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M189 GDV?
The MOT on M189 GDV expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M189 GDV done?
M189 GDV was recorded at 117,574 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 4,428 miles a year.
Has M189 GDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M189 GDV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on M189 GDV 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 M189 GDV find?
M189 GDV passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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