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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T989 OUXMOT history

T989 OUX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,389 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T989 OUX
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T989 OUX was last recorded at 122,389 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 10,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,434 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,955 miles
Average per year
1,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,389 miles
  • 2025 – 111,434 miles
  • 2023 – 110,990 miles
  • 2022 – 110,655 miles
  • 2021 – 108,554 miles
  • 2019 – 108,542 miles
  • 2017 – 106,516 miles
  • 2015 – 105,843 miles
  • 2014 – 105,775 miles
  • 2013 – 105,409 miles
  • 2012 – 104,364 miles
  • 2010 – 102,820 miles
  • 2009 – 99,442 miles
  • 2008 – 97,001 miles
  • 2007 – 91,380 miles
  • 2006 – 89,621 miles
  • 2005 – 84,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,389 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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.

  • O/s/f/tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • O/s/r tyer cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,389 miles
    Test number
    201716983829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail122,389 miles (+10,955)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,389 miles
    Test number
    244064002406
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass111,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,434 miles
    Test number
    788749958399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,434 miles (+444)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,434 miles
    Test number
    544855719468
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,990 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,990 miles
    Test number
    899264002648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,655 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,655 miles
    Test number
    996632573688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,554 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,554 miles
    Test number
    775256062101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,542 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,542 miles
    Test number
    177194426609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,516 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,516 miles
    Test number
    195418281247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,843 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,843 miles
    Test number
    968764582814
    • AdvisoryO/s/f/tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyer cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Fail105,843 miles (+68)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,843 miles
    Test number
    992312099150
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f/tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyer cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in rackends ns os
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  12. Fail105,775 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,775 miles
    Test number
    117758994139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass105,775 miles (+366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,775 miles
    Test number
    546818094195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass105,409 miles (+1,045)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,409 miles
    Test number
    128864853139
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass104,364 miles (+1,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    265346732158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass102,820 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    102,820 miles
    Test number
    824524120185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,442 miles
    Test number
    391005029119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,442 miles (+2,441)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,442 miles
    Test number
    554735829192
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass97,001 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    97,001 miles
    Test number
    981169418195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,380 miles (+1,759)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    404948667028
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack on offside

  21. Pass89,621 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    553711356105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail89,610 miles (+5,493)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,610 miles
    Test number
    782127046184
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass84,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    84,117 miles
    Test number
    220138945185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T989 OUX

Does T989 OUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T989 OUX is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T989 OUX?
The MOT on T989 OUX is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T989 OUX done?
T989 OUX was recorded at 122,389 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,838 miles a year.
Has T989 OUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T989 OUX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T989 OUX 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 T989 OUX find?
T989 OUX passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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