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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S7 BWYMOT history

S7 BWY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 218,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

S7 BWY white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
218,878 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 BWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 BWY was last recorded at 218,878 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 4,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,564 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,314 miles
Average per year
13,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,878 miles
  • 2025 – 214,564 miles
  • 2024 – 210,760 miles
  • 2023 – 206,012 miles
  • 2022 – 201,493 miles
  • 2021 – 195,701 miles
  • 2019 – 181,970 miles
  • 2018 – 154,152 miles
  • 2017 – 120,463 miles
  • 2016 – 94,034 miles
  • 2015 – 70,662 miles
  • 2014 – 55,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,878 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,878 miles (+4,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    218,878 miles
    Test number
    529358273051
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass214,564 miles (+3,804)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    214,564 miles
    Test number
    752549389314
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass210,760 miles (+4,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    210,760 miles
    Test number
    751691245945
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass206,012 miles (+4,519)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    206,012 miles
    Test number
    623338738834
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass201,493 miles (+5,792)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    201,493 miles
    Test number
    635648893079
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass195,701 miles (+13,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    195,701 miles
    Test number
    479211945136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass181,970 miles (+27,818)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    181,970 miles
    Test number
    552099520375
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Pass154,152 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,152 miles
    Test number
    272739774594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail154,152 miles (+33,689)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,152 miles
    Test number
    712713363568
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass120,463 miles (+26,429)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,463 miles
    Test number
    105206743246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,034 miles (+23,372)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,034 miles
    Test number
    503692770294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,662 miles (+15,204)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,662 miles
    Test number
    886376835127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,458 miles
    Test number
    547829634181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 BWY

Does S7 BWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 BWY is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 BWY?
The MOT on S7 BWY is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 BWY done?
S7 BWY was recorded at 218,878 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 13,297 miles a year.
Has S7 BWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 BWY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S7 BWY 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 S7 BWY find?
S7 BWY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush; prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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