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BMW 7 Series

Blue and Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

K24 CEAMOT history

K24 CEA is a blue and black diesel BMW 7 Series first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 189,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
189,262 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K24 CEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
7 Series
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K24 CEA was last recorded at 189,262 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,029 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
233 miles
Average per year
8,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,262 miles
  • 2025 – 180,621 miles
  • 2024 – 170,910 miles
  • 2023 – 164,146 miles
  • 2021 – 159,967 miles
  • 2020 – 141,931 miles
  • 2019 – 115,318 miles
  • 2017 – 114,212 miles
  • 2016 – 111,046 miles
  • 2015 – 104,323 miles
  • 2014 – 100,371 miles
  • 2013 – 97,314 miles
  • 2012 – 89,685 miles
  • 2011 – 72,644 miles
  • 2010 – 48,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,262 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,262 miles (+233)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    189,262 miles
    Test number
    642371120116
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Fail189,029 miles (+8,408)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,029 miles
    Test number
    378782848306
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,621 miles (+9,711)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    180,621 miles
    Test number
    577023812502
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass170,910 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,910 miles
    Test number
    212604020924
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail170,897 miles (+6,751)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,897 miles
    Test number
    777464287844
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,146 miles (+4,179)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,146 miles
    Test number
    318565645249
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass159,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,967 miles
    Test number
    720927177880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail159,962 miles (+18,031)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,962 miles
    Test number
    709715521496
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass141,931 miles (+10,835)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,931 miles
    Test number
    290977870951
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,096 miles (+15,778)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,096 miles
    Test number
    459751090354
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass115,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,318 miles
    Test number
    453767355610
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail115,318 miles (+1,106)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,318 miles
    Test number
    991579278197
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass114,212 miles (+3,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,212 miles
    Test number
    143432920567
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak

  14. Pass111,046 miles (+6,723)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,046 miles
    Test number
    741091870137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,323 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,323 miles
    Test number
    519979520089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,371 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,371 miles
    Test number
    237609004393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,314 miles (+7,629)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,314 miles
    Test number
    255135213380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,685 miles (+17,041)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,685 miles
    Test number
    518695112358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,644 miles (+24,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,644 miles
    Test number
    228124081204
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass48,392 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    201618960054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail48,392 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    882138960065
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K24 CEA

Does K24 CEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K24 CEA is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K24 CEA?
The MOT on K24 CEA is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K24 CEA done?
K24 CEA was recorded at 189,262 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 8,619 miles a year.
Has K24 CEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K24 CEA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K24 CEA 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 K24 CEA find?
K24 CEA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 9 more.

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