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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

F7 BMCMOT history

F7 BMC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

F7 BMC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
139,689 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 BMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 BMC was last recorded at 139,689 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 2,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,626 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,063 miles
Average per year
6,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,689 miles
  • 2025 – 137,626 miles
  • 2024 – 135,762 miles
  • 2023 – 134,405 miles
  • 2022 – 133,104 miles
  • 2021 – 130,803 miles
  • 2020 – 128,917 miles
  • 2019 – 125,740 miles
  • 2018 – 125,658 miles
  • 2017 – 120,026 miles
  • 2016 – 111,943 miles
  • 2015 – 109,310 miles
  • 2014 – 104,697 miles
  • 2013 – 85,982 miles
  • 2012 – 63,698 miles
  • 2011 – 39,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,689 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • NSR shocker cover deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,689 miles (+2,063)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    139,689 miles
    Test number
    881675649860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass137,626 miles (+1,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,626 miles
    Test number
    924693435108
    • AdvisoryAmber brake warning illuminated due to broken wear sensor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  3. Pass135,762 miles (+1,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    135,762 miles
    Test number
    337961593163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAmber brake warning illuminated. pad wear sensor broken

  4. Pass134,405 miles (+12)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,405 miles
    Test number
    325334758222
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR shocker cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR shocker cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle

  5. Fail134,393 miles (+1,289)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,393 miles
    Test number
    640928846601
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR shocker cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR shocker cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle

  6. Pass133,104 miles (+32)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,104 miles
    Test number
    923251499026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp on

  7. Fail133,072 miles (+2,269)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,072 miles
    Test number
    539764876360
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp on

  8. Pass130,803 miles (+1,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,803 miles
    Test number
    719911617787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass128,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    128,917 miles
    Test number
    374783899639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front shockers slight oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail128,917 miles (+3,177)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,917 miles
    Test number
    978618701203
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front shockers slight oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass125,740 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,740 miles
    Test number
    241359153205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail125,712 miles (+54)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,712 miles
    Test number
    167050063578
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring has snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail125,658 miles (+5,632)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,658 miles
    Test number
    640723991832
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  14. Pass120,026 miles (+562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,026 miles
    Test number
    926942548001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail119,464 miles (+7,521)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,464 miles
    Test number
    445838590130
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass111,943 miles (+2,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,943 miles
    Test number
    370517431779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop has broken away and fallen down
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass109,310 miles (+4,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,310 miles
    Test number
    906028505146
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass104,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,697 miles
    Test number
    808650394207
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail104,697 miles (+18,715)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,697 miles
    Test number
    629189184206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass85,982 miles (+469)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,982 miles
    Test number
    898842703359
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r pad is worn close to wear sensor

  21. Fail85,513 miles (+21,815)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,513 miles
    Test number
    407986893208
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn low on edges
    • NoteO/s/r pad is worn close to wear sensor

  22. Pass63,698 miles (+23,789)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,698 miles
    Test number
    888954912309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,909 miles
    Test number
    606061811308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 BMC

Does F7 BMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 BMC is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 BMC?
The MOT on F7 BMC is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 BMC done?
F7 BMC was recorded at 139,689 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 6,848 miles a year.
Has F7 BMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 BMC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on F7 BMC 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 F7 BMC find?
F7 BMC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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