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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 2,302 cc

F7 RSSMOT history

F7 RSS is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 148,256 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
148,256 km
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
926 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 RSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,302 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 RSS was last recorded at 148,256 km on 1 Oct 2025, 24 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,232 km · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
24 km
Average per year
926 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,256 km
  • 2024 – 148,232 km
  • 2023 – 148,055 km
  • 2022 – 147,899 km
  • 2021 – 144,590 km
  • 2012 – 142,345 km
  • 2011 – 135,035 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,256 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,256 km (+24)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,256 km
    Test number
    143966334379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,232 km (+177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    148,232 km
    Test number
    507457137096
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass148,055 km (+156)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,055 km
    Test number
    787655316789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,899 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,899 km
    Test number
    285025036171
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail147,899 km (+3,309)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,899 km
    Test number
    611109865908
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to cut out and flat battery (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to cut out and flat battery (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass144,590 km (+2,245)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,590 km
    Test number
    615026653242
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass142,345 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    142,345 km
    Test number
    237443972261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  8. Fail142,345 km (+7,310)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,345 km
    Test number
    795961572276
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  9. Pass135,035 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    135,035 km
    Test number
    245611481482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,033 km1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,033 km
    Test number
    778291371100
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.

Questions about F7 RSS

Does F7 RSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F7 RSS expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F7 RSS?
The MOT on F7 RSS expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F7 RSS done?
F7 RSS was recorded at 148,256 km at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 926 km a year.
Has F7 RSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 RSS has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on F7 RSS 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 RSS find?
F7 RSS passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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