BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc
P884 HVWMOT history
P884 HVW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,697 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 106,697 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,899 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P884 HVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 22 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P884 HVW was last recorded at 106,697 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 106,553 miles · 5 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 144 miles
- Average per year
- 2,899 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,697 miles
- 2025 – 106,553 miles
- 2024 – 106,406 miles
- 2022 – 106,166 miles
- 2018 – 106,147 miles
- 2017 – 97,413 miles
- 2016 – 93,002 miles
- 2015 – 84,142 miles
- 2014 – 78,112 miles
- 2013 – 70,677 miles
- 2012 – 63,330 miles
- 2011 – 59,047 miles
- 2010 – 55,312 miles
- 2009 – 54,497 miles
- 2008 – 53,562 miles
- 2007 – 52,044 miles
- 2006 – 49,384 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,697 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,697 miles (+144)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 106,697 miles
- Test number
- 776384079588
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,553 miles (+147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 106,553 miles
- Test number
- 311780522296
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,406 miles (+240)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 106,406 miles
- Test number
- 747126373572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,166 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 106,166 miles
- Test number
- 735698435873
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail106,152 miles (+5)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,152 miles
- Test number
- 729576371799
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,147 miles (+8,734)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 106,147 miles
- Test number
- 852049087449
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
Pass97,413 miles (+4,411)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 97,413 miles
- Test number
- 957414784357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,002 miles (+8,860)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 93,002 miles
- Test number
- 582933280066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,142 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 84,142 miles
- Test number
- 207514165090
- NoteALL JACKING POINT AREAS STARTING TO CORRODED
- NoteSUSPECT HEADLAMP SWITCH SWITCHING ISSUE >>> KEEP AN CHECK
Fail84,142 miles (+6,030)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,142 miles
- Test number
- 788603865034
- FailureShock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureShock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteALL JACKING POINT AREAS STARTING TO CORRODED
- NoteSUSPECT HEADLAMP SWITCH SWITCHING ISSUE >>> KEEP AN CHECK
Pass78,112 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 78,112 miles
- Test number
- 259955364062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail78,112 miles (+7,435)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,112 miles
- Test number
- 817874944006
- FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,677 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 70,677 miles
- Test number
- 928366913001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail70,677 miles (+7,347)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,677 miles
- Test number
- 995495713042
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,330 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 63,330 miles
- Test number
- 317868232053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,329 miles (+4,282)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,329 miles
- Test number
- 406227222032
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass59,047 miles (+3,735)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 59,047 miles
- Test number
- 259245641004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,312 miles (+815)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 55,312 miles
- Test number
- 843430340098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,497 miles (+935)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 54,497 miles
- Test number
- 982070229122
- NoteO/s/r shock outer sleeve insecure
Pass53,562 miles (+1,518)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 53,562 miles
- Test number
- 202224488110
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass52,044 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 52,044 miles
- Test number
- 883042307296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,936 miles (+2,552)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,936 miles
- Test number
- 150529197113
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass49,384 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 49,384 miles
- Test number
- 244204686152
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about P884 HVW
- Does P884 HVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P884 HVW is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P884 HVW?
- The MOT on P884 HVW is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P884 HVW done?
- P884 HVW was recorded at 106,697 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 2,899 miles a year.
- Has P884 HVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P884 HVW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on P884 HVW 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 P884 HVW find?
- P884 HVW passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear oil leak, but not excessive engine.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.