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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T897 VVXMOT history

T897 VVX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,848 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 VVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 VVX was last recorded at 86,848 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,759 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
2,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,848 miles
  • 2025 – 86,759 miles
  • 2024 – 86,548 miles
  • 2023 – 86,532 miles
  • 2022 – 86,229 miles
  • 2021 – 86,183 miles
  • 2020 – 85,328 miles
  • 2019 – 83,952 miles
  • 2018 – 81,979 miles
  • 2017 – 80,439 miles
  • 2016 – 80,100 miles
  • 2014 – 75,707 miles
  • 2013 – 69,969 miles
  • 2012 – 64,850 miles
  • 2011 – 57,920 miles
  • 2010 – 52,938 miles
  • 2009 – 50,735 miles
  • 2008 – 48,301 miles
  • 2007 – 43,782 miles
  • 2006 – 37,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,848 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,848 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,848 miles
    Test number
    815332483775
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,759 miles (+211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,759 miles
    Test number
    583360531990
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass86,548 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,548 miles
    Test number
    374516294009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Pass86,532 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,532 miles
    Test number
    296845394019
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,229 miles
    Test number
    370725433789
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,229 miles (+46)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,229 miles
    Test number
    953103450215
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,183 miles (+855)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    429614114615
    • MinorParking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    607868402649
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  9. Fail85,328 miles (+1,376)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    662798373872
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  10. Pass83,952 miles (+1,973)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,952 miles
    Test number
    240105642338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,979 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,979 miles
    Test number
    405829937272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail81,975 miles (+1,536)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,975 miles
    Test number
    689256684855
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass80,439 miles (+339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,439 miles
    Test number
    806975999813
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass80,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,100 miles
    Test number
    160154131345
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail80,100 miles (+4,393)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,100 miles
    Test number
    963479186812
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass75,707 miles (+5,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,707 miles
    Test number
    199591054351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass69,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,969 miles
    Test number
    829345643349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail69,969 miles (+5,119)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,969 miles
    Test number
    608808833361
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,850 miles (+6,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,850 miles
    Test number
    417515412460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,920 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,920 miles
    Test number
    765856001369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,918 miles (+4,980)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,918 miles
    Test number
    648695701323
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NotePASSENGER SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES. REST OF TREAD 3mm

  22. Pass52,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    763503300300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,938 miles (+2,203)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    663593000396
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront pads slightly low

  24. Pass50,735 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,735 miles
    Test number
    253039329475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,301 miles (+4,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,301 miles
    Test number
    972150938118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass43,782 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,782 miles
    Test number
    824764227185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall damaged

  27. Fail43,782 miles (+6,609)10 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,782 miles
    Test number
    282383127435
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteNear side front and rear tyre side wall damaged

  28. Pass37,173 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,173 miles
    Test number
    144933226101
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about T897 VVX

Does T897 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 VVX is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T897 VVX?
The MOT on T897 VVX is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T897 VVX done?
T897 VVX was recorded at 86,848 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,453 miles a year.
Has T897 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 VVX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T897 VVX 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 T897 VVX find?
T897 VVX passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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