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BMW 328

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T189 VVXMOT history

T189 VVX is a silver petrol BMW 328 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,247 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 VVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
328
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T189 VVX was last recorded at 90,247 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2025: 84,248 miles, lower than 84,249 miles on 23 Nov 2023.

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
90,159 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
1,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,247 miles
  • 2025 – 84,251 miles
  • 2023 – 84,249 miles
  • 2022 – 83,766 miles
  • 2021 – 81,108 miles
  • 2020 – 78,749 miles
  • 2019 – 76,403 miles
  • 2018 – 74,046 miles
  • 2017 – 71,628 miles
  • 2016 – 70,848 miles
  • 2015 – 70,056 miles
  • 2014 – 69,246 miles
  • 2013 – 67,859 miles
  • 2012 – 66,274 miles
  • 2011 – 64,650 miles
  • 2010 – 61,947 miles
  • 2009 – 59,541 miles
  • 2008 – 57,118 miles
  • 2007 – 55,003 miles
  • 2006 – 52,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,247 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,247 miles (+88)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,247 miles
    Test number
    555769960116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail90,159 miles (+5,908)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,159 miles
    Test number
    954701878690
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass84,251 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,251 miles
    Test number
    887716366570
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail84,248 miles (-1)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,248 miles
    Test number
    925356517681
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass84,249 miles (+483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,249 miles
    Test number
    451620541473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,766 miles (+2,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,766 miles
    Test number
    653967212658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass81,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    252817930951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail81,108 miles (+2,359)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    353506950413
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass78,749 miles (+2,346)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,749 miles
    Test number
    989758352097
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass76,403 miles (+2,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,403 miles
    Test number
    978347270687
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Rear tyres perished
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass74,046 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    715239510580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,628 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,628 miles
    Test number
    675574710457
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low efficiency 17%
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slight
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake low
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front ball joint
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front ball joint
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Fail71,624 miles (+776)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,624 miles
    Test number
    516585871479
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low efficiency 17%
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slight
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake low
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front ball joint
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front ball joint
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass70,848 miles (+792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    432729206683
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear metal brake pipes (into flexi brake hose) rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres worn and perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  15. Pass70,056 miles (+2)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,056 miles
    Test number
    398110245133
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brakes out of balance
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and tread worn low
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Fail70,054 miles (+808)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,054 miles
    Test number
    767305935159
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brakes out of balance
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and tread worn low
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass69,246 miles (+1,387)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,246 miles
    Test number
    107363834157
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteNearside & offside headlights poor images
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn & perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NotePlay in front steering & suspension
    • NoteRear brake discs worn/rusty
    • NoteSill covers & undertrays fitted

  18. Pass67,859 miles (+1,585)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,859 miles
    Test number
    589680333175
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres perished
    • NotePlay in rack
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Pass66,274 miles (+1,624)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,274 miles
    Test number
    499145522195
    • NoteNearside & offside front indicators faded
    • NoteNearside & offside rear tyres sidewalls perrished
    • NotePlay in rack
    • NoteSill covers & under trays fitted

  20. Pass64,650 miles (+2,703)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,650 miles
    Test number
    666032731158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  21. Pass61,947 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,947 miles
    Test number
    224154330437
    • NoteAs previous vt 32

  22. Fail61,936 miles (+2,395)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,936 miles
    Test number
    801403530138
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass59,541 miles (+2,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,541 miles
    Test number
    263132639168
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  24. Pass57,118 miles (+2,115)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    201697138160
    • NoteBoth front suspension arms rear bushes
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  25. Pass55,003 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    973246237193
    • NoteSame as first mot

  26. Fail54,978 miles (+2,797)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    452082337176
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brakes out of balance

  27. Pass52,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,181 miles
    Test number
    210195826114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T189 VVX

Does T189 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T189 VVX is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T189 VVX?
The MOT on T189 VVX is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T189 VVX done?
T189 VVX was recorded at 90,247 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,885 miles a year.
Has T189 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 VVX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T189 VVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T189 VVX find?
T189 VVX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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