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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

F7 STJMOT history

F7 STJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 134,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

F7 STJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,990 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 STJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 STJ was last recorded at 134,990 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 12,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,151 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,839 miles
Average per year
9,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,990 miles
  • 2025 – 122,151 miles
  • 2024 – 118,100 miles
  • 2023 – 110,210 miles
  • 2022 – 95,602 miles
  • 2021 – 76,828 miles
  • 2020 – 75,496 miles
  • 2019 – 67,780 miles
  • 2018 – 60,219 miles
  • 2017 – 51,839 miles
  • 2016 – 42,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,990 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,990 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,990 miles
    Test number
    157078181101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail134,990 miles (+12,839)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,990 miles
    Test number
    190978282411
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass122,151 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,151 miles
    Test number
    902482368110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail122,151 miles (+4,051)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,151 miles
    Test number
    679288749170
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass118,100 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,100 miles
    Test number
    112887939237
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Stuck on top of another plate (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Fail118,041 miles (+7,831)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,041 miles
    Test number
    243551449715
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass110,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,210 miles
    Test number
    297734782960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail110,199 miles (+249)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,199 miles
    Test number
    868430557149
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail109,950 miles (+14,348)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,950 miles
    Test number
    482010604793
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning message displayed but cause not obvious
    • AdvisoryShort style registrations plates fitted but interpreted to meet the standard
  10. Pass95,602 miles (+18,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,602 miles
    Test number
    130086018496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass76,828 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    158729138853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,496 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    284538488655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,780 miles (+7,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,780 miles
    Test number
    904460247877
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass60,219 miles (+8,380)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,219 miles
    Test number
    700950421077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,839 miles (+9,709)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,839 miles
    Test number
    237114191760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,130 miles
    Test number
    598652608184
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyre treads getting low.
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.

Questions about F7 STJ

Does F7 STJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 STJ is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 STJ?
The MOT on F7 STJ is valid until 17 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 STJ done?
F7 STJ was recorded at 134,990 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 9,638 miles a year.
Has F7 STJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 STJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on F7 STJ 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 STJ find?
F7 STJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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