BMW 3 Series
White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
V689 HECMOT history
V689 HEC is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 41,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 41,867 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,404 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V689 HEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V689 HEC was last recorded at 41,867 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 41,867 miles · 20 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,404 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 41,867 miles
- 2025 – 38,266 miles
- 2024 – 36,507 miles
- 2023 – 36,103 miles
- 2022 – 35,293 miles
- 2021 – 34,633 miles
- 2020 – 34,056 miles
- 2019 – 33,142 miles
- 2018 – 31,975 miles
- 2017 – 30,761 miles
- 2016 – 29,305 miles
- 2015 – 27,615 miles
- 2014 – 25,938 miles
- 2013 – 24,473 miles
- 2012 – 23,064 miles
- 2011 – 21,439 miles
- 2010 – 20,219 miles
- 2009 – 18,887 miles
- 2008 – 17,131 miles
- 2007 – 15,585 miles
- 2006 – 13,876 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass41,867 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,867 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 41,867 miles
- Test number
- 117898461614
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail41,867 miles (+3,601)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,867 miles
- Test number
- 555844673227
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass38,266 miles (+1,759)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 38,266 miles
- Test number
- 732076514689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,507 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 36,507 miles
- Test number
- 564999841892
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail36,507 miles (+404)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,507 miles
- Test number
- 308770506981
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass36,103 miles (+810)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 36,103 miles
- Test number
- 449888193040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,293 miles (+660)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 35,293 miles
- Test number
- 799012929235
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass34,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 34,633 miles
- Test number
- 353836948670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,631 miles (+575)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,631 miles
- Test number
- 786135991526
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass34,056 miles (+914)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 34,056 miles
- Test number
- 715956701225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,142 miles (+1,167)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 33,142 miles
- Test number
- 253240432713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,975 miles (+1,214)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 31,975 miles
- Test number
- 447524263483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,761 miles (+1,456)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 30,761 miles
- Test number
- 261113449711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,305 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 29,305 miles
- Test number
- 760771470140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,289 miles (+1,674)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,289 miles
- Test number
- 650172448300
- FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,615 miles (+1,677)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 27,615 miles
- Test number
- 856881345064
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass25,938 miles (+1,465)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 25,938 miles
- Test number
- 296915144043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,473 miles (+1,409)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 24,473 miles
- Test number
- 598676843084
- NoteNearside wiper blade torn, but still clearing screen
Pass23,064 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 23,064 miles
- Test number
- 187555052411
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre close to limit and scrubbed on edges
Fail23,064 miles (+1,625)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,064 miles
- Test number
- 399435252068
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre close to limit and scrubbed on edges
Pass21,439 miles (+1,220)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 21,439 miles
- Test number
- 526825641012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,219 miles (+1,332)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 20,219 miles
- Test number
- 153099340460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,887 miles (+1,756)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 18,887 miles
- Test number
- 111078549077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,131 miles (+1,546)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 17,131 miles
- Test number
- 933750158070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,585 miles (+1,709)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 15,585 miles
- Test number
- 954960457032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 13,876 miles
- Test number
- 934286546087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V689 HEC
- Does V689 HEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V689 HEC is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V689 HEC?
- The MOT on V689 HEC is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V689 HEC done?
- V689 HEC was recorded at 41,867 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 1,404 miles a year.
- Has V689 HEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V689 HEC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V689 HEC 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 V689 HEC find?
- V689 HEC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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