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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

F7 XHNMOT history

F7 XHN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

F7 XHN 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,619 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 XHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 XHN was last recorded at 138,619 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,554 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
6,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,619 miles
  • 2024 – 132,188 miles
  • 2023 – 123,884 miles
  • 2022 – 114,931 miles
  • 2021 – 109,029 miles
  • 2020 – 106,941 miles
  • 2019 – 94,454 miles
  • 2018 – 86,837 miles
  • 2017 – 80,642 miles
  • 2016 – 72,323 miles
  • 2015 – 57,882 miles
  • 2014 – 50,188 miles
  • 2012 – 40,062 miles
  • 2011 – 33,197 miles
  • 2010 – 29,386 miles
  • 2009 – 23,347 miles
  • 2008 – 16,471 miles
  • 2007 – 11,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,619 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,619 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,619 miles
    Test number
    758540927672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail138,554 miles (+6,366)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,554 miles
    Test number
    205185806593
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,188 miles (+8,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,188 miles
    Test number
    117596445729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,884 miles (+8,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,884 miles
    Test number
    679443765917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass114,931 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,931 miles
    Test number
    305067060430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,029 miles
    Test number
    979919173032
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail109,029 miles (+2,088)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,029 miles
    Test number
    664822465113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass106,941 miles (+12,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,941 miles
    Test number
    689776404942
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass94,454 miles (+7,617)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,454 miles
    Test number
    434209821616
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,837 miles
    Test number
    688077249072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,837 miles (+6,195)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,837 miles
    Test number
    597842833302
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass80,642 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,642 miles
    Test number
    241637428988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,323 miles (+14,441)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,323 miles
    Test number
    526213071317
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass57,882 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    256885345176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,188 miles (+10,126)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,188 miles
    Test number
    499448844198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,062 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,062 miles
    Test number
    947225452332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,423 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,423 miles
    Test number
    507944972081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail37,422 miles (+4,225)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,422 miles
    Test number
    806304772038
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass33,197 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,197 miles
    Test number
    179322831086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,386 miles (+6,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,386 miles
    Test number
    173097220403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,347 miles (+6,876)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,347 miles
    Test number
    650806229011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,471 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,471 miles
    Test number
    173935728454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,779 miles
    Test number
    280255327080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail11,778 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,778 miles
    Test number
    111495127496
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about F7 XHN

Does F7 XHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 XHN is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on F7 XHN?
The MOT on F7 XHN is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 XHN done?
F7 XHN was recorded at 138,619 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,728 miles a year.
Has F7 XHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 XHN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on F7 XHN 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 XHN find?
F7 XHN passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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