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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T889 XBXMOT history

T889 XBX is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,357 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T889 XBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T889 XBX was last recorded at 127,357 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,850 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,507 miles
Average per year
3,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,357 miles
  • 2024 – 125,850 miles
  • 2023 – 123,580 miles
  • 2022 – 121,857 miles
  • 2021 – 120,671 miles
  • 2020 – 119,400 miles
  • 2019 – 117,142 miles
  • 2018 – 113,205 miles
  • 2017 – 111,012 miles
  • 2016 – 107,303 miles
  • 2015 – 103,064 miles
  • 2014 – 99,411 miles
  • 2013 – 95,872 miles
  • 2012 – 94,149 miles
  • 2011 – 89,939 miles
  • 2010 – 85,477 miles
  • 2009 – 79,763 miles
  • 2008 – 72,784 miles
  • 2007 – 63,897 miles
  • 2006 – 56,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,357 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,357 miles (+1,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,357 miles
    Test number
    632119313582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass125,850 miles (+2,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,850 miles
    Test number
    299852150698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass123,580 miles (+1,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,580 miles
    Test number
    322332182516
    • AdvisorySlight play offside front steering arm

  4. Pass121,857 miles (+1,186)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,857 miles
    Test number
    550551307249
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,671 miles (+1,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,671 miles
    Test number
    557229791861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass119,400 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,400 miles
    Test number
    854657206553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail119,388 miles (+2,246)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,388 miles
    Test number
    793802546253
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass117,142 miles (+3,937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,142 miles
    Test number
    813372641364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,205 miles (+2,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,205 miles
    Test number
    553968001874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,012 miles (+3,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,012 miles
    Test number
    743295003405
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass107,303 miles (+4,239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,303 miles
    Test number
    398932459404
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear discs liped
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass103,064 miles (+3,653)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,064 miles
    Test number
    538166245198
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight play both front lowwer arm rear bushes
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass99,411 miles (+3,539)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,411 miles
    Test number
    216489234441
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front discs liped
    • NoteOutter cover sills fittede
    • NoteSlight play both front arm rear bushes
    • NoteSlight play both front lower ball joints
    • NoteSlight play both rear trayling arm bushes
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass95,872 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,872 miles
    Test number
    505858543122
    • NoteSlight play both front lower arm ball joints
    • NoteSlight play both front lower arm rear bushes
    • NoteSlight play both rear trayling arm bushes

  15. Fail95,872 miles (+1,723)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,872 miles
    Test number
    896048643103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play both front lower arm ball joints
    • NoteSlight play both front lower arm rear bushes
    • NoteSlight play both rear trayling arm bushes

  16. Pass94,149 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,149 miles
    Test number
    799602542105
    • NoteSlight movment in rear trayling arm bushes
    • NoteSlight play both front bottom ball joint

  17. Fail94,149 miles (+4,210)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,149 miles
    Test number
    847412642143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteSlight movment in rear trayling arm bushes
    • NoteSlight play both front bottom ball joint

  18. Pass89,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,939 miles
    Test number
    698816431194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,939 miles (+4,462)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,939 miles
    Test number
    999886231122
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass85,477 miles (+5,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,477 miles
    Test number
    170049830127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass79,763 miles (+6,979)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,763 miles
    Test number
    680986049165
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE SLIGHT WEAR OUTER EDGE,BOTH FRONT WHEELS SLIGHT PLAY.

  22. Pass72,784 miles (+8,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,784 miles
    Test number
    604929048101
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass63,897 miles (+7,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,897 miles
    Test number
    510358707121
    • NoteFRONT NO PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

  24. Pass56,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,283 miles
    Test number
    702581206182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T889 XBX

Does T889 XBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T889 XBX is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T889 XBX?
The MOT on T889 XBX is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T889 XBX done?
T889 XBX was recorded at 127,357 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,619 miles a year.
Has T889 XBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T889 XBX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T889 XBX 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 XBX find?
T889 XBX passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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