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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 1996 · 1,665 cc

P389 GMLMOT history

P389 GML is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

P389 GML silver 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 15 Jan 2026
Mileage
193,654 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2021
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P389 GML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,665 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
6 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P389 GML was last recorded at 193,654 miles on 16 Jan 2021, 62,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2018: 130,707 miles, lower than 175,376 miles on 13 Dec 2016.

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
130,708 miles · 9 Jan 2018
Between the last two tests
62,946 miles
Average per year
8,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 193,654 miles
  • 2018 – 130,708 miles
  • 2016 – 175,376 miles
  • 2013 – 150,308 miles
  • 2012 – 141,367 miles
  • 2011 – 130,897 miles
  • 2010 – 120,256 miles
  • 2009 – 106,306 miles
  • 2008 – 96,443 miles
  • 2007 – 88,300 miles
  • 2006 – 74,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    855671652524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    596747733658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    624238162936
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    196262891895
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass193,654 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    193,654 miles
    Test number
    192089922729
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    158829054570
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    367706408593
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

  8. FailMileage not read2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    889047029793
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

  9. Pass130,708 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,708 miles
    Test number
    202280145442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,707 miles (-44,669)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,707 miles
    Test number
    626790713478
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded After hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Reading low (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass175,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    175,376 miles
    Test number
    612827684767
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Fail175,376 miles (+7,274)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,376 miles
    Test number
    235456990713
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass168,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    168,102 miles
    Test number
    342747405152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    146169105098
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    327797205077
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass150,308 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    150,308 miles
    Test number
    649564423337
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs worn

  17. FailMileage not read14 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    468512823494
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs worn

  18. Pass141,367 miles (+10,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    208878222300
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass130,897 miles (+10,641)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    130,897 miles
    Test number
    946500821313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in steering coloum

  20. Pass120,256 miles (+13,950)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    120,256 miles
    Test number
    890546510305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,306 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    106,306 miles
    Test number
    382133009335
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail106,264 miles (+9,821)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,264 miles
    Test number
    151410009317
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass96,443 miles (+8,143)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    96,443 miles
    Test number
    441869908335
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront pads getting low

  24. Pass88,300 miles (+13,333)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    88,300 miles
    Test number
    564889597296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,967 miles
    Test number
    713023526182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P389 GML

Does P389 GML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P389 GML expired on 15 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P389 GML?
The MOT on P389 GML expired on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P389 GML done?
P389 GML was recorded at 193,654 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2021, an average of 8,070 miles a year.
Has P389 GML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P389 GML has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on P389 GML ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P389 GML find?
P389 GML passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; power steering component has slight seepage from a component; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, and 1 more.

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