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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T189 KURMOT history

T189 KUR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 31,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2025
Mileage
31,949 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 KUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2025
Latest MOT test
31 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T189 KUR was last recorded at 31,949 miles on 31 May 2024, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,866 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 31,949 miles
  • 2023 – 31,866 miles
  • 2022 – 31,320 miles
  • 2019 – 30,624 miles
  • 2018 – 29,857 miles
  • 2017 – 28,798 miles
  • 2016 – 27,554 miles
  • 2015 – 26,341 miles
  • 2014 – 25,204 miles
  • 2013 – 23,727 miles
  • 2012 – 22,660 miles
  • 2011 – 21,339 miles
  • 2010 – 20,036 miles
  • 2009 – 18,219 miles
  • 2008 – 16,934 miles
  • 2007 – 15,749 miles
  • 2006 – 14,412 miles
  • 2005 – 13,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,949 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipe weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Reverse lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,949 miles (+83)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    31,949 miles
    Test number
    693419049887
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipe weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass31,866 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    31,866 miles
    Test number
    269034349343
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  3. Fail31,866 miles (+546)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,866 miles
    Test number
    589176712505
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  4. Pass31,320 miles (+18)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    31,320 miles
    Test number
    931834448415
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail31,302 miles (+678)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,302 miles
    Test number
    107589143684
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass30,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,624 miles
    Test number
    619978050212
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded

  7. Fail30,624 miles (+767)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,624 miles
    Test number
    460951397606
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass29,857 miles (+1,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    29,857 miles
    Test number
    447778745102
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass28,798 miles (+1,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,798 miles
    Test number
    726766507042
    • AdvisoryNearside mud flaps insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass27,554 miles (+1,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    27,554 miles
    Test number
    789766592993
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken

  11. Pass26,341 miles (+1,137)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,341 miles
    Test number
    575997975175
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to legal limit & wearing on edges

  12. Pass25,204 miles (+1,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,204 miles
    Test number
    615582384165
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass23,727 miles (+1,067)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,727 miles
    Test number
    418228473164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass22,660 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,660 miles
    Test number
    559654772196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,339 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,339 miles
    Test number
    209335871132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,036 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,036 miles
    Test number
    442330790105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,030 miles (+1,811)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,030 miles
    Test number
    783562280151
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass18,219 miles (+1,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,219 miles
    Test number
    592880679187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass16,934 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,934 miles
    Test number
    264942578418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,927 miles (+1,178)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,927 miles
    Test number
    283041978187
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass15,749 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,749 miles
    Test number
    940658077121
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass14,412 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,412 miles
    Test number
    271060486141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    13,294 miles
    Test number
    671541785181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T189 KUR

Does T189 KUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T189 KUR expired on 30 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T189 KUR?
The MOT on T189 KUR expired on 30 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T189 KUR done?
T189 KUR was recorded at 31,949 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 986 miles a year.
Has T189 KUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 KUR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T189 KUR 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 T189 KUR find?
T189 KUR passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 6 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipe weeping; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 3 more.

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