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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V89 DPCMOT history

V89 DPC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

V89 DPC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
153,326 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 DPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V89 DPC was last recorded at 153,326 miles on 8 May 2025, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,248 miles · 10 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
5,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,326 miles
  • 2023 – 153,248 miles
  • 2021 – 148,657 miles
  • 2020 – 148,653 miles
  • 2019 – 142,481 miles
  • 2018 – 131,031 miles
  • 2017 – 117,288 miles
  • 2016 – 111,365 miles
  • 2014 – 102,595 miles
  • 2013 – 93,369 miles
  • 2012 – 84,066 miles
  • 2011 – 74,923 miles
  • 2010 – 65,946 miles
  • 2009 – 58,669 miles
  • 2008 – 52,754 miles
  • 2007 – 48,295 miles
  • 2006 – 44,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,326 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside has surface corrosion

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,326 miles (+78)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,326 miles
    Test number
    394858650701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has surface corrosion

  2. Pass153,248 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    153,248 miles
    Test number
    348866470282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,657 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,657 miles
    Test number
    723218663152
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  4. Fail148,653 miles (+6,172)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,653 miles
    Test number
    904613876507
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points have corrosion
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass142,481 miles (+11,450)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,481 miles
    Test number
    689938825750
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,031 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,031 miles
    Test number
    195090884606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 1 of 3 not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail131,018 miles (+13,730)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,018 miles
    Test number
    957788697420
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 1 of 3 not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass117,288 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,288 miles
    Test number
    695667692158
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  9. Fail117,279 miles (+5,914)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,279 miles
    Test number
    865017495278
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect left hand drive headlights fitted (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken

  10. Pass111,365 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,365 miles
    Test number
    513005094616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail111,360 miles (+8,765)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,360 miles
    Test number
    265222008713
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass102,595 miles (+9,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,595 miles
    Test number
    155326814320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass93,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,369 miles
    Test number
    479411233404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,368 miles (+9,302)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,368 miles
    Test number
    425201633325
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  15. Pass84,066 miles (+9,143)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,066 miles
    Test number
    357311932303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass74,923 miles (+188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,923 miles
    Test number
    568141231335
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail74,735 miles (+8,789)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,735 miles
    Test number
    245055521333
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass65,946 miles (+7,277)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    592880030375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,669 miles (+5,915)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,669 miles
    Test number
    803276719360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass52,754 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,754 miles
    Test number
    664912828345
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail52,754 miles (+4,459)3 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,754 miles
    Test number
    902912828359
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass48,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,295 miles
    Test number
    362400827338
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail48,295 miles (+3,754)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,295 miles
    Test number
    934460027335
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,541 miles
    Test number
    463624226476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V89 DPC

Does V89 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V89 DPC expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V89 DPC?
The MOT on V89 DPC expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V89 DPC done?
V89 DPC was recorded at 153,326 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 5,892 miles a year.
Has V89 DPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 DPC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V89 DPC 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 V89 DPC find?
V89 DPC passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all, and 1 more.

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