BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
7 ALEMOT history
7 ALE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,109 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 80,109 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,368 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 7 ALE
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
7 ALE was last recorded at 80,109 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 2,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,109 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,000 miles
- Average per year
- 4,368 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,109 miles
- 2025 – 78,109 miles
- 2024 – 73,497 miles
- 2023 – 69,333 miles
- 2022 – 64,388 miles
- 2021 – 59,278 miles
- 2020 – 54,960 miles
- 2019 – 50,882 miles
- 2018 – 46,382 miles
- 2017 – 41,267 miles
- 2016 – 36,098 miles
- 2015 – 31,100 miles
- 2014 – 27,031 miles
- 2013 – 21,407 miles
- 2012 – 18,167 miles
- 2011 – 14,525 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,109 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,109 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 80,109 miles
- Test number
- 628674265088
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail80,109 miles (+2,000)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,109 miles
- Test number
- 765594195700
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,109 miles (+62)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 78,109 miles
- Test number
- 613906561542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail78,047 miles (+4,550)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,047 miles
- Test number
- 549805188437
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,497 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 73,497 miles
- Test number
- 483049724863
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail73,497 miles (+4,164)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,497 miles
- Test number
- 233329759533
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass69,333 miles (+4,945)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 69,333 miles
- Test number
- 394656097922
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,388 miles (+5,110)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 64,388 miles
- Test number
- 602900253508
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass59,278 miles (+19)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 59,278 miles
- Test number
- 245548789413
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail59,259 miles (+4,299)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,259 miles
- Test number
- 941174507758
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass54,960 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 54,960 miles
- Test number
- 779639552490
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail54,960 miles (+4,078)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,960 miles
- Test number
- 718488090878
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass50,882 miles (+4,500)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 50,882 miles
- Test number
- 876172466850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,382 miles (+5,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 46,382 miles
- Test number
- 972752913623
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,267 miles (+5,169)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 41,267 miles
- Test number
- 445314170995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,098 miles (+4,998)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 36,098 miles
- Test number
- 253200925321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,100 miles (+4,069)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 31,100 miles
- Test number
- 117786975144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,031 miles (+5,624)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 27,031 miles
- Test number
- 237872384480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,407 miles (+3,240)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 21,407 miles
- Test number
- 746522283182
- 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)
Pass18,167 miles (+3,642)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 18,167 miles
- Test number
- 936823772157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 14,525 miles
- Test number
- 917261471187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 7 ALE
- What vehicle is registration 7 ALE currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 7 ALE on a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2008. 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 7 ALE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7 ALE is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 7 ALE?
- The MOT on 7 ALE is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 7 ALE done?
- 7 ALE was recorded at 80,109 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,368 miles a year.
- Has 7 ALE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 7 ALE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on 7 ALE 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 7 ALE find?
- 7 ALE passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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