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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

MSG 839MOT history

MSG 839 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MSG 839 blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
155,999 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MSG 839
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MSG 839 was last recorded at 155,999 miles on 26 May 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2015: 123,144 miles, lower than 124,568 miles on 30 Jun 2014.

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
155,985 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,999 miles
  • 2025 – 155,985 miles
  • 2024 – 155,952 miles
  • 2023 – 155,903 miles
  • 2022 – 153,372 miles
  • 2021 – 152,659 miles
  • 2019 – 150,344 miles
  • 2018 – 140,102 miles
  • 2017 – 135,835 miles
  • 2016 – 131,745 miles
  • 2015 – 127,286 miles
  • 2014 – 124,568 miles
  • 2013 – 120,032 miles
  • 2012 – 110,953 miles
  • 2011 – 101,854 miles
  • 2010 – 93,915 miles
  • 2009 – 85,549 miles
  • 2008 – 75,596 miles
  • 2007 – 66,067 miles
  • 2006 – 55,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,999 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,999 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    155,999 miles
    Test number
    271818336964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,985 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    155,985 miles
    Test number
    998954622156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,952 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    155,952 miles
    Test number
    424771596111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,903 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,903 miles
    Test number
    737986502614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,372 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    153,372 miles
    Test number
    472809602716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail153,370 miles (+711)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,370 miles
    Test number
    771113248455
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,659 miles (+2,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    152,659 miles
    Test number
    365919533482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,344 miles (+10,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,344 miles
    Test number
    350796210627
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill plastics fitted

  9. Pass140,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,102 miles
    Test number
    521215811121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail140,102 miles (+4,267)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,102 miles
    Test number
    125506289725
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass135,835 miles (+4,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,835 miles
    Test number
    287649848312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass131,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,745 miles
    Test number
    840569372435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,745 miles (+4,459)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,745 miles
    Test number
    252736852523
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass127,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,286 miles
    Test number
    139845644534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail127,286 miles (+4,142)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,286 miles
    Test number
    769465623798
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass123,144 miles (-1,424)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,144 miles
    Test number
    759742655105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,568 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,568 miles
    Test number
    119201784124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,564 miles (+4,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,564 miles
    Test number
    357798674169
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass120,032 miles (+9,079)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    120,032 miles
    Test number
    119234663119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,953 miles (+9,099)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    110,953 miles
    Test number
    318940102417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,854 miles
    Test number
    239901081470
    • NoteNearside front door slightly stiff to open from outside the vehicle

  22. Fail101,854 miles (+7,939)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,854 miles
    Test number
    269051281174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front door slightly stiff to open from outside the vehicle

  23. Pass93,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,915 miles
    Test number
    722059760176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,915 miles (+8,366)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,915 miles
    Test number
    982778460155
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass85,549 miles (+9,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    373680479122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,596 miles (+9,529)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,596 miles
    Test number
    323390778132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,067 miles (+10,307)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,067 miles
    Test number
    491848577186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    932811686161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,760 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    700041786137
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about MSG 839

What vehicle is registration MSG 839 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MSG 839 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jul 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MSG 839 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MSG 839 is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on MSG 839?
The MOT on MSG 839 is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MSG 839 done?
MSG 839 was recorded at 155,999 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
Has MSG 839 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MSG 839 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on MSG 839 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MSG 839 find?
MSG 839 passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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