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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T889 OVGMOT history

T889 OVG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,897 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T889 OVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T889 OVG was last recorded at 105,897 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,830 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
2,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,897 miles
  • 2024 – 105,830 miles
  • 2023 – 104,940 miles
  • 2022 – 103,488 miles
  • 2017 – 103,416 miles
  • 2016 – 103,310 miles
  • 2015 – 98,913 miles
  • 2014 – 97,250 miles
  • 2013 – 92,334 miles
  • 2012 – 88,898 miles
  • 2011 – 87,533 miles
  • 2010 – 87,457 miles
  • 2009 – 86,086 miles
  • 2008 – 84,586 miles
  • 2007 – 75,780 miles
  • 2006 – 66,128 miles
  • 2005 – 59,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,897 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,897 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,897 miles
    Test number
    226172039480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,830 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,830 miles
    Test number
    297270646214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,940 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,940 miles
    Test number
    219700943777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,930 miles (+1,442)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,930 miles
    Test number
    154236597817
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass103,488 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,488 miles
    Test number
    829646470693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,416 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,416 miles
    Test number
    479702012228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,415 miles (+105)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,415 miles
    Test number
    433806263276
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  8. Pass103,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,310 miles
    Test number
    103851494322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,310 miles (+4,397)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,310 miles
    Test number
    385042061162
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven edge ware (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven edge ware (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass98,913 miles (+1,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    507359015212
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass97,250 miles (+4,916)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,250 miles
    Test number
    285914304228
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass92,334 miles (+3,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,334 miles
    Test number
    456819963195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass88,898 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,898 miles
    Test number
    816342792105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,533 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,533 miles
    Test number
    186716081181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,457 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,457 miles
    Test number
    260677780144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,086 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,086 miles
    Test number
    204711999411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,586 miles (+8,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,586 miles
    Test number
    281975388425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass75,780 miles (+9,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,780 miles
    Test number
    281027077123
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass66,128 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    66,128 miles
    Test number
    834725286171
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  20. Fail66,126 miles (+6,658)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    670245986162
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  21. Pass59,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    59,468 miles
    Test number
    201741235254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,468 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,468 miles
    Test number
    413009225257
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T889 OVG

Does T889 OVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T889 OVG is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T889 OVG?
The MOT on T889 OVG is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T889 OVG done?
T889 OVG was recorded at 105,897 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,289 miles a year.
Has T889 OVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T889 OVG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T889 OVG 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 T889 OVG find?
T889 OVG passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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