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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T189 MVXMOT history

T189 MVX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2021 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2021
Mileage
138,887 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2022
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 MVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
23 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T189 MVX was last recorded at 138,887 miles on 23 May 2022, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,866 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
5,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,887 miles
  • 2021 – 138,866 miles
  • 2020 – 135,526 miles
  • 2018 – 131,382 miles
  • 2017 – 126,410 miles
  • 2014 – 117,921 miles
  • 2013 – 107,111 miles
  • 2011 – 96,092 miles
  • 2009 – 81,479 miles
  • 2008 – 65,535 miles
  • 2007 – 62,892 miles
  • 2006 – 59,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,887 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,887 miles (+21)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,887 miles
    Test number
    288636148486
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail138,866 miles (+3,340)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,866 miles
    Test number
    414619313110
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,526 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,526 miles
    Test number
    731618876737
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components corroded

  4. Fail135,501 miles (+4,119)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,501 miles
    Test number
    109896322862
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and all component corroded and rear suspension
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass131,382 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    131,382 miles
    Test number
    867259437230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  6. Fail131,324 miles (+4,914)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,324 miles
    Test number
    702421412650
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor jacking point (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor jacking point (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  7. Pass126,410 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,410 miles
    Test number
    719499900918
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sill to floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Fail126,385 miles (+8,464)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,385 miles
    Test number
    204683354328
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill at jacking point (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill at jacking point (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sill to floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass117,921 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    117,921 miles
    Test number
    667983924026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail117,866 miles (+10,755)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,866 miles
    Test number
    425377014089
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  11. Pass107,111 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    555107813030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail107,076 miles (+10,984)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    165256613430
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass96,092 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,092 miles
    Test number
    677673761392
    • NoteWishbone rear bushes deteriorating

  14. Fail96,092 miles (+291)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,092 miles
    Test number
    435802361369
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • NoteWishbone rear bushes deteriorating

  15. Fail95,801 miles (+7,573)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,801 miles
    Test number
    115559121383
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteThese are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.
    • NoteEngine oil on minimum
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp inoperative

  16. Pass88,228 miles (+6,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    745109611037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,479 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,479 miles
    Test number
    184725749348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,427 miles (+6,927)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,427 miles
    Test number
    972198639396
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass74,500 miles (+8,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    673766419054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,535 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,535 miles
    Test number
    772407918098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,892 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,892 miles
    Test number
    611603977125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    59,665 miles
    Test number
    351168656427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,665 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,665 miles
    Test number
    633958256209
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T189 MVX

Does T189 MVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T189 MVX expired on 2 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T189 MVX?
The MOT on T189 MVX expired on 2 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T189 MVX done?
T189 MVX was recorded at 138,887 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2022, an average of 5,051 miles a year.
Has T189 MVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 MVX has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T189 MVX 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 MVX find?
T189 MVX failed its latest MOT on 23 May 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front headlamp aim too high; offside front position lamp not working, and 7 more.

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