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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

D7 DYMMOT history

D7 DYM is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

D7 DYM white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
94,862 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D7 DYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

D7 DYM was last recorded at 94,862 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,534 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
328 miles
Average per year
4,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,862 miles
  • 2025 – 94,534 miles
  • 2023 – 89,998 miles
  • 2022 – 81,995 miles
  • 2021 – 75,743 miles
  • 2020 – 69,902 miles
  • 2018 – 67,976 miles
  • 2017 – 67,455 miles
  • 2016 – 64,654 miles
  • 2015 – 60,920 miles
  • 2014 – 54,676 miles
  • 2013 – 43,673 miles
  • 2012 – 34,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,862 miles
  • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak and rough running of engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant light on

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,862 miles (+328)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,862 miles
    Test number
    914814254754
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak and rough running of engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on

  2. Pass94,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    131057621293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,534 miles (+4,536)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    457551575158
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,998 miles (+8,003)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,998 miles
    Test number
    767646255248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,995 miles (+6,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,995 miles
    Test number
    975543329258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,743 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,743 miles
    Test number
    723107578686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,902 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,902 miles
    Test number
    398344228128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,900 miles (+1,924)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,900 miles
    Test number
    236115899356
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 50 kg no lockout (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side 50 kg no lockout (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,976 miles (+521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,976 miles
    Test number
    854236531838
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside

  10. Pass67,455 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,455 miles
    Test number
    817707162090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    211600758640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,653 miles (+3,733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,653 miles
    Test number
    196637123930
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass60,920 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,920 miles
    Test number
    198371965140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail60,920 miles (+6,244)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,920 miles
    Test number
    259681765434
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass54,676 miles (+33)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,676 miles
    Test number
    889885564069
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail54,643 miles (+10,970)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,643 miles
    Test number
    748053464007
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass43,673 miles (+8,954)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,673 miles
    Test number
    167816813041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,719 miles
    Test number
    749032482089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D7 DYM

Does D7 DYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on D7 DYM expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on D7 DYM?
The MOT on D7 DYM expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has D7 DYM done?
D7 DYM was recorded at 94,862 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,186 miles a year.
Has D7 DYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D7 DYM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on D7 DYM 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 D7 DYM find?
D7 DYM failed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak; emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak and rough running of engine; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 8 more.

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