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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,800 cc

T889 VVWMOT history

T889 VVW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 44,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
44,574 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T889 VVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T889 VVW was last recorded at 44,574 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,566 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,574 miles
  • 2025 – 44,566 miles
  • 2023 – 44,535 miles
  • 2022 – 44,429 miles
  • 2021 – 44,380 miles
  • 2020 – 44,192 miles
  • 2019 – 43,403 miles
  • 2018 – 41,856 miles
  • 2017 – 41,131 miles
  • 2016 – 40,645 miles
  • 2015 – 40,516 miles
  • 2014 – 39,791 miles
  • 2013 – 38,522 miles
  • 2012 – 38,099 miles
  • 2011 – 37,152 miles
  • 2010 – 35,783 miles
  • 2009 – 35,293 miles
  • 2008 – 34,444 miles
  • 2007 – 31,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,574 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    44,574 miles
    Test number
    120672189219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,574 miles (+8)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,574 miles
    Test number
    940391648657
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass44,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    44,566 miles
    Test number
    522340479419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,566 miles (+31)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,566 miles
    Test number
    168212738387
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass44,535 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,535 miles
    Test number
    369406510910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,429 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,429 miles
    Test number
    202567272447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,380 miles
    Test number
    162536314944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,380 miles (+188)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,380 miles
    Test number
    413105899785
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  9. Pass44,192 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,192 miles
    Test number
    657411488039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,403 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,403 miles
    Test number
    974843155372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,856 miles
    Test number
    142017966248
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail41,856 miles (+725)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,856 miles
    Test number
    553519172541
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass41,131 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,131 miles
    Test number
    608795406753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,645 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,645 miles
    Test number
    435244698472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,516 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    251294099432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,791 miles (+1,269)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,791 miles
    Test number
    687462214277
    • NoteOffside front tyre crack in outer tread/sidewall
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass38,522 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,522 miles
    Test number
    615757103263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,099 miles
    Test number
    399740812232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,099 miles (+947)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,099 miles
    Test number
    715249502274
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteWasher fluid gone off
  20. Pass37,152 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,152 miles
    Test number
    117748181105
    • NoteNsf upper door panel partly stick out.
    • NoteSlight play in the osf steering ram.
  21. Fail37,152 miles (+1,369)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,152 miles
    Test number
    707476981122
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteFront grill panel - insecure.
    • NoteNsf upper door panel partly stick out.
    • NoteOsr tyre - nail. <underinflation.
    • NoteRear numberplate start to discolour.
    • NoteSlight play in the osf steering ram.
  22. Pass35,783 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,783 miles
    Test number
    201860280447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,293 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,293 miles
    Test number
    231173889185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,287 miles (+843)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,287 miles
    Test number
    524602989160
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  25. Pass34,444 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,444 miles
    Test number
    883355458173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,875 miles
    Test number
    340534297096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T889 VVW

Does T889 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T889 VVW is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T889 VVW?
The MOT on T889 VVW is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T889 VVW done?
T889 VVW was recorded at 44,574 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 671 miles a year.
Has T889 VVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T889 VVW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T889 VVW 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 VVW find?
T889 VVW passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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