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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

F7 CNRMOT history

F7 CNR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

F7 CNR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,633 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 CNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 CNR was last recorded at 119,633 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 3,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,766 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,867 miles
Average per year
5,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,633 miles
  • 2025 – 115,766 miles
  • 2022 – 113,902 miles
  • 2021 – 107,786 miles
  • 2020 – 102,394 miles
  • 2019 – 94,853 miles
  • 2018 – 88,426 miles
  • 2017 – 79,437 miles
  • 2016 – 78,003 miles
  • 2015 – 70,283 miles
  • 2014 – 59,021 miles
  • 2013 – 51,456 miles
  • 2012 – 41,657 miles
  • 2011 – 37,739 miles
  • 2010 – 33,034 miles
  • 2009 – 26,634 miles
  • 2008 – 20,440 miles
  • 2007 – 17,489 miles
  • 2006 – 13,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,633 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at join (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,633 miles (+3,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,633 miles
    Test number
    607574055278
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    247688174197
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail115,766 miles (+1,864)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    778253860846
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,902 miles
    Test number
    891652311947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,902 miles (+6,116)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,902 miles
    Test number
    999379961349
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,786 miles
    Test number
    666889785751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail107,786 miles (+5,392)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,786 miles
    Test number
    188972403851
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass102,394 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,394 miles
    Test number
    739074799726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,853 miles
    Test number
    108867384070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting cracked (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail94,853 miles (+6,427)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,853 miles
    Test number
    217501981659
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting cracked (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass88,426 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,426 miles
    Test number
    195633825839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,378 miles (+8,941)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,378 miles
    Test number
    312617595054
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly causing a 38% imbalance.(nearside slow to release) (3.7.B.4)

  13. Pass79,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,437 miles
    Test number
    210507641037
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes heavily greased and have signs of corrosion

  14. Fail79,437 miles (+1,434)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,437 miles
    Test number
    557996019096
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes heavily greased and have signs of corrosion

  15. Pass78,003 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,003 miles
    Test number
    905103732280
    • AdvisoryNearside stop light two small led,s innop
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade slightly torn
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

  16. Fail77,994 miles (+7,711)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,994 miles
    Test number
    567734054843
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear cross over axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass70,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    946945635065
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

  18. Fail70,283 miles (+11,262)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    688985635002
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

  19. Pass59,021 miles (+7,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,021 miles
    Test number
    746461744054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,456 miles (+9,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    146354173459
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,657 miles (+3,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,657 miles
    Test number
    127912232074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass37,739 miles (+4,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,739 miles
    Test number
    325953341078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  23. Pass33,034 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,034 miles
    Test number
    670117520069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,634 miles (+6,194)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,634 miles
    Test number
    600389219002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,440 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,440 miles
    Test number
    871512348054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,489 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,489 miles
    Test number
    564351817275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,452 miles
    Test number
    393475796117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 CNR

Does F7 CNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 CNR is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 CNR?
The MOT on F7 CNR is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 CNR done?
F7 CNR was recorded at 119,633 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 5,384 miles a year.
Has F7 CNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 CNR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on F7 CNR 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 CNR find?
F7 CNR passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at join; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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