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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T389 RTEMOT history

T389 RTE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 14,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
14,302 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T389 RTE
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
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T389 RTE was last recorded at 14,302 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,267 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,302 miles
  • 2025 – 14,267 miles
  • 2024 – 14,160 miles
  • 2023 – 13,616 miles
  • 2022 – 12,695 miles
  • 2021 – 12,124 miles
  • 2020 – 11,326 miles
  • 2019 – 11,250 miles
  • 2018 – 10,772 miles
  • 2017 – 10,208 miles
  • 2016 – 9,871 miles
  • 2015 – 9,290 miles
  • 2014 – 8,718 miles
  • 2013 – 8,254 miles
  • 2012 – 7,764 miles
  • 2011 – 7,618 miles
  • 2010 – 7,296 miles
  • 2009 – 7,156 miles
  • 2008 – 6,979 miles
  • 2007 – 6,753 miles
  • 2006 – 6,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,302 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass14,302 miles (+35)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    14,302 miles
    Test number
    657022122276
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass14,267 miles (+107)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    14,267 miles
    Test number
    497811698032
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront washers weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass14,160 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    14,160 miles
    Test number
    225198923207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass13,616 miles (+921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    13,616 miles
    Test number
    578438289055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass12,695 miles (+571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    12,695 miles
    Test number
    679435552246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass12,124 miles (+798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    12,124 miles
    Test number
    953785112830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight cracking to tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight cracking to tyre sidewall

  7. Pass11,326 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    11,326 miles
    Test number
    552043446065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass11,250 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    11,250 miles
    Test number
    927001987267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,772 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    10,772 miles
    Test number
    941225962752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,208 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    10,208 miles
    Test number
    654233737530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,871 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    9,871 miles
    Test number
    125348892998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,290 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    9,290 miles
    Test number
    625851845176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,718 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    8,718 miles
    Test number
    509137644157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,254 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    8,254 miles
    Test number
    406438443196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,764 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    7,764 miles
    Test number
    215516942430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    7,618 miles
    Test number
    555714251182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail7,618 miles (+322)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,618 miles
    Test number
    616043451178
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass7,296 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    7,296 miles
    Test number
    731013950142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,156 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    7,156 miles
    Test number
    851076349179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,979 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    6,979 miles
    Test number
    993317928140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,753 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    6,753 miles
    Test number
    971669207157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    6,469 miles
    Test number
    270105526101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T389 RTE

Does T389 RTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T389 RTE is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T389 RTE?
The MOT on T389 RTE is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T389 RTE done?
T389 RTE was recorded at 14,302 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 388 miles a year.
Has T389 RTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T389 RTE has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2011.
Has the mileage on T389 RTE 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 T389 RTE find?
T389 RTE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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