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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,896 cc

P7 SHXMOT history

P7 SHX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

P7 SHX green 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 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,353 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P7 SHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P7 SHX was last recorded at 128,353 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 2,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,302 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,051 miles
Average per year
2,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,353 miles
  • 2025 – 126,302 miles
  • 2024 – 125,982 miles
  • 2023 – 122,877 miles
  • 2022 – 120,172 miles
  • 2021 – 115,033 miles
  • 2020 – 112,909 miles
  • 2019 – 111,212 miles
  • 2018 – 110,254 miles
  • 2016 – 108,908 miles
  • 2015 – 107,168 miles
  • 2014 – 105,596 miles
  • 2013 – 102,573 miles
  • 2012 – 100,669 miles
  • 2011 – 98,830 miles
  • 2010 – 97,520 miles
  • 2009 – 94,193 miles
  • 2008 – 91,546 miles
  • 2006 – 83,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,353 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front service brake is slightly lagging o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,353 miles (+2,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,353 miles
    Test number
    412954813289
    • 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))

  2. Pass126,302 miles (+320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,302 miles
    Test number
    525054358650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,982 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,982 miles
    Test number
    653643874400
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    703078445602
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.401 (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass122,877 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,877 miles
    Test number
    430835205479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,172 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,172 miles
    Test number
    255823236471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front service brake is slightly lagging o/s

  7. Fail120,163 miles (+5,130)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    249175857149
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front service brake is slightly lagging o/s
    • AdvisoryNearside stop lamp no more intense than tail lamp

  8. Pass115,033 miles (+2,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,033 miles
    Test number
    911391536233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass112,909 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,909 miles
    Test number
    562162307897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,212 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,212 miles
    Test number
    126338533901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,254 miles (+1,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,254 miles
    Test number
    664837918745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass108,908 miles (+1,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,908 miles
    Test number
    517081570291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/50r15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass107,168 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,168 miles
    Test number
    809945446788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail107,140 miles (+1,544)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,140 miles
    Test number
    168613408551
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass105,596 miles (+3,023)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    285148124340
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteDeterioration of exhaust system back box

  16. Pass102,573 miles (+1,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,573 miles
    Test number
    465892633372
    • NoteDeterioration of exhaust system back box

  17. Pass100,669 miles (+1,839)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,669 miles
    Test number
    139318922370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDeterioration of back box exhaust system

  18. Pass98,830 miles (+1,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,830 miles
    Test number
    417482021494
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass97,520 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,520 miles
    Test number
    421472150435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail97,505 miles (+3,312)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,505 miles
    Test number
    290335340355
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass94,193 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,193 miles
    Test number
    804852959385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,546 miles
    Test number
    362682848270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,545 miles (+8,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,545 miles
    Test number
    634042448256
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  24. Pass83,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    83,393 miles
    Test number
    512763036335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,393 miles4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,393 miles
    Test number
    793463536396
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    923833245302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  27. FailMileage not read2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    973063345310
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 P7 SHX

Does P7 SHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P7 SHX is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P7 SHX?
The MOT on P7 SHX is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P7 SHX done?
P7 SHX was recorded at 128,353 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 2,326 miles a year.
Has P7 SHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P7 SHX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on P7 SHX 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 SHX find?
P7 SHX passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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