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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

7974 EDMOT history

7974 ED is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

7974 ED 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 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,470 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7974 ED
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

7974 ED was last recorded at 93,470 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 2,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,919 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,551 miles
Average per year
4,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,470 miles
  • 2025 – 90,919 miles
  • 2024 – 87,568 miles
  • 2023 – 82,192 miles
  • 2022 – 76,334 miles
  • 2021 – 72,623 miles
  • 2020 – 69,680 miles
  • 2019 – 67,070 miles
  • 2018 – 59,927 miles
  • 2017 – 56,031 miles
  • 2016 – 48,608 miles
  • 2015 – 42,534 miles
  • 2014 – 38,061 miles
  • 2013 – 33,092 miles
  • 2012 – 27,397 miles
  • 2011 – 22,433 miles
  • 2010 – 17,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,470 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Engine light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,470 miles (+2,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,470 miles
    Test number
    577294477778
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,919 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,919 miles
    Test number
    887019025347
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Fail90,918 miles (+3,350)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,918 miles
    Test number
    473944588992
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass87,568 miles (+5,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,568 miles
    Test number
    111687023544
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  5. Pass82,192 miles (+5,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    787946305946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass76,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,334 miles
    Test number
    568778452833
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail76,334 miles (+3,711)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,334 miles
    Test number
    516242082918
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass72,623 miles (+2,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,623 miles
    Test number
    418890599010
    • AdvisoryEngine,sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass69,680 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,680 miles
    Test number
    826462690795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,070 miles (+7,143)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,070 miles
    Test number
    965540200519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,927 miles (+3,896)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,927 miles
    Test number
    252328212753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass56,031 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,031 miles
    Test number
    242152749200
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer position light not working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer position light not working

  13. Fail56,031 miles (+7,423)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,031 miles
    Test number
    838551486530
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass48,608 miles (+6,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    333828539495
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass42,534 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,534 miles
    Test number
    727760565191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,061 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    326074364179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,092 miles (+5,695)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,092 miles
    Test number
    276801373126
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass27,397 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,397 miles
    Test number
    757662652109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,433 miles
    Test number
    866838851186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,433 miles (+5,239)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,433 miles
    Test number
    896548851145
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass17,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,194 miles
    Test number
    282907340113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7974 ED

What vehicle is registration 7974 ED currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7974 ED on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 7974 ED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7974 ED is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 7974 ED?
The MOT on 7974 ED is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7974 ED done?
7974 ED was recorded at 93,470 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,701 miles a year.
Has 7974 ED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7974 ED has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 7974 ED 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 7974 ED find?
7974 ED passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine area.

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