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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

V89 DPHMOT history

V89 DPH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 138,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

V89 DPH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
138,974 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 DPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V89 DPH was last recorded at 138,974 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,668 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
306 miles
Average per year
4,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,974 miles
  • 2025 – 138,668 miles
  • 2024 – 137,530 miles
  • 2023 – 136,067 miles
  • 2022 – 132,632 miles
  • 2021 – 130,904 miles
  • 2020 – 129,066 miles
  • 2019 – 121,714 miles
  • 2018 – 114,235 miles
  • 2017 – 107,905 miles
  • 2016 – 100,730 miles
  • 2015 – 94,854 miles
  • 2014 – 84,411 miles
  • 2013 – 74,929 miles
  • 2012 – 72,096 miles
  • 2011 – 67,906 miles
  • 2010 – 62,485 miles
  • 2009 – 55,651 miles
  • 2008 – 50,552 miles
  • 2007 – 45,652 miles
  • 2006 – 40,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,974 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,974 miles
    Test number
    379717156879
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,974 miles (+306)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,974 miles
    Test number
    340882884346
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,668 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,668 miles
    Test number
    985634568426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail138,662 miles (+1,132)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,662 miles
    Test number
    904592412846
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass137,530 miles (+1,463)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,530 miles
    Test number
    500966715993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,067 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,067 miles
    Test number
    653332611497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail136,059 miles (+3,427)2 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,059 miles
    Test number
    364667207173
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,632 miles (+1,728)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,632 miles
    Test number
    922700154453
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass130,904 miles (+1,838)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,904 miles
    Test number
    825235464520
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside driving lamp missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass129,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    129,066 miles
    Test number
    913506509228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail129,064 miles (+7,350)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,064 miles
    Test number
    426993518760
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass121,714 miles (+7,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,714 miles
    Test number
    542261258650
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  13. Pass114,235 miles (+6,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,235 miles
    Test number
    725606105839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  14. Pass107,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,905 miles
    Test number
    760368139087
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  15. Fail107,905 miles (+7,175)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,905 miles
    Test number
    199572100811
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  16. Pass100,730 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,730 miles
    Test number
    842645213883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,854 miles (+10,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,854 miles
    Test number
    748477405163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass84,411 miles (+9,482)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,411 miles
    Test number
    529686484011
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass74,929 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,929 miles
    Test number
    678559793096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,096 miles (+4,190)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,096 miles
    Test number
    167085662472
    • NoteO/s steering rack slight play

  21. Fail67,906 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    639221161010
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass67,906 miles (+5,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    765621061084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass62,485 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,485 miles
    Test number
    521473260064
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  24. Fail62,485 miles (+6,834)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,485 miles
    Test number
    920543560028
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  25. Pass55,651 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,651 miles
    Test number
    134579869011
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  26. Fail55,651 miles (+5,099)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,651 miles
    Test number
    691779669079
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  27. Pass50,552 miles (+4,900)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,552 miles
    Test number
    231435168025
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/plates fadding
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  28. Fail45,652 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,652 miles
    Test number
    493997357037
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteChips in screen o/s & n/s
    • NoteEngine warning light on dash

  29. Pass45,652 miles (+5,221)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,652 miles
    Test number
    790617157081
    • NoteChips in screen o/s & n/s
    • NoteEngine warning light on dash

  30. Pass40,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,431 miles
    Test number
    792527966074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V89 DPH

Does V89 DPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V89 DPH is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V89 DPH?
The MOT on V89 DPH is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V89 DPH done?
V89 DPH was recorded at 138,974 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,897 miles a year.
Has V89 DPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 DPH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V89 DPH 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 DPH find?
V89 DPH passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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