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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1989 · 1,990 cc

PAV 839MOT history

PAV 839 is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Feb 1989. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 199,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2026
Mileage
199,247 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
9
5 passed · 4 failed
Per year
938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAV 839
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
25 Feb 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAV 839 was last recorded at 199,247 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,241 miles · 23 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,247 miles
  • 2024 – 199,241 miles
  • 2008 – 195,791 miles
  • 2007 – 189,700 miles
  • 2006 – 181,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,247 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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

9 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,247 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    199,247 miles
    Test number
    313693583694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass199,241 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    199,241 miles
    Test number
    434769680450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail199,239 miles (+3,448)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,239 miles
    Test number
    389268426781
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass195,791 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    195,791 miles
    Test number
    222781078005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  5. Fail195,786 miles (+6,086)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,786 miles
    Test number
    384075968017
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  6. Pass189,700 miles (+33)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    189,700 miles
    Test number
    483017167007
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Fail189,667 miles (+8,374)1 failure4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,667 miles
    Test number
    502544167055
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhast/gearbox bracket corroded
    • NoteStiffness in steering system

  8. Pass181,293 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    181,293 miles
    Test number
    661811566068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail181,292 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,292 miles
    Test number
    463550166013
    • FailureNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Questions about PAV 839

What vehicle is registration PAV 839 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAV 839 on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Feb 1989. 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 PAV 839 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PAV 839 expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PAV 839?
The MOT on PAV 839 expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PAV 839 done?
PAV 839 was recorded at 199,247 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 938 miles a year.
Has PAV 839 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAV 839 has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on PAV 839 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 PAV 839 find?
PAV 839 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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