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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

P7 CBLMOT history

P7 CBL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 47,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

P7 CBL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
47,226 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P7 CBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P7 CBL was last recorded at 47,226 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 2,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,116 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,110 miles
Average per year
1,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,226 miles
  • 2024 – 45,116 miles
  • 2022 – 43,681 miles
  • 2021 – 42,830 miles
  • 2020 – 41,779 miles
  • 2019 – 40,342 miles
  • 2018 – 39,306 miles
  • 2017 – 38,049 miles
  • 2016 – 37,221 miles
  • 2015 – 33,170 miles
  • 2014 – 28,562 miles
  • 2013 – 24,264 miles
  • 2012 – 22,859 miles
  • 2011 – 21,484 miles
  • 2010 – 20,404 miles
  • 2009 – 18,629 miles
  • 2008 – 16,725 miles
  • 2007 – 14,424 miles
  • 2006 – 13,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,226 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,226 miles (+2,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    47,226 miles
    Test number
    663857103322
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass45,116 miles (+1,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    664429499238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass43,681 miles (+851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,681 miles
    Test number
    857919476565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass42,830 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,830 miles
    Test number
    601019371387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail42,830 miles (+1,051)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,830 miles
    Test number
    248033035172
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass41,779 miles (+1,437)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,779 miles
    Test number
    802848172215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass40,342 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,342 miles
    Test number
    505906183382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail40,342 miles (+1,036)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,342 miles
    Test number
    471093244923
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass39,306 miles (+1,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,306 miles
    Test number
    851617665825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass38,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    461080560338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,049 miles (+828)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    112894899393
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass37,221 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,221 miles
    Test number
    553325029651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,170 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,170 miles
    Test number
    741629252680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,562 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    28,562 miles
    Test number
    689174024311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,264 miles (+1,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,264 miles
    Test number
    995234423326
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass22,859 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,859 miles
    Test number
    447242132472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,484 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,484 miles
    Test number
    435893931438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,404 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,404 miles
    Test number
    780494730301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,629 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,629 miles
    Test number
    154695619376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,725 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,725 miles
    Test number
    404887838484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,622 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,622 miles
    Test number
    973266148028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,424 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,424 miles
    Test number
    694436927057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,310 miles
    Test number
    831645826045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P7 CBL

Does P7 CBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P7 CBL expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P7 CBL?
The MOT on P7 CBL expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P7 CBL done?
P7 CBL was recorded at 47,226 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 1,750 miles a year.
Has P7 CBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P7 CBL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on P7 CBL 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 P7 CBL find?
P7 CBL passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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