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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S7 CSDMOT history

S7 CSD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 246,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

S7 CSD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
246,656 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 CSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 CSD was last recorded at 246,656 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 8,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2007: 11,749 miles, lower than 109,966 miles on 27 Feb 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
238,069 miles · 7 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
8,587 miles
Average per year
6,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 246,656 miles
  • 2019 – 238,069 miles
  • 2018 – 225,225 miles
  • 2017 – 207,816 miles
  • 2016 – 193,366 miles
  • 2015 – 175,569 miles
  • 2014 – 163,850 miles
  • 2013 – 150,777 miles
  • 2012 – 127,682 miles
  • 2011 – 118,150 miles
  • 2010 – 116,710 miles
  • 2009 – 115,700 miles
  • 2008 – 114,375 miles
  • 2007 – 11,749 miles
  • 2006 – 109,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,656 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,656 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    246,656 miles
    Test number
    939174706662
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    849641471611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    891812329063
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass238,069 miles (+12,844)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    238,069 miles
    Test number
    119901624452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass225,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    225,225 miles
    Test number
    647424097667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail225,225 miles (+17,409)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,225 miles
    Test number
    362753558835
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass207,816 miles (+14,450)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    207,816 miles
    Test number
    346858719485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass193,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    193,366 miles
    Test number
    712811406387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail193,366 miles (+17,797)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,366 miles
    Test number
    900621377982
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass175,569 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    175,569 miles
    Test number
    937418825144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail175,567 miles (+11,717)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,567 miles
    Test number
    159285425168
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass163,850 miles (+13,073)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    163,850 miles
    Test number
    175652124148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,777 miles (+23,095)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    150,777 miles
    Test number
    459833723118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,682 miles (+9,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,682 miles
    Test number
    929355112111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass118,150 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,150 miles
    Test number
    685695221145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,710 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,710 miles
    Test number
    863262410125
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass115,700 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    115,700 miles
    Test number
    741013479006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,663 miles (+1,288)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,663 miles
    Test number
    752146869004
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  19. Pass114,375 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    114,375 miles
    Test number
    531583678037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,356 miles (+102,607)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,356 miles
    Test number
    170826368058
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass11,749 miles (-98,217)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,749 miles
    Test number
    932224767057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass109,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    109,966 miles
    Test number
    871878856026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 CSD

Does S7 CSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 CSD is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S7 CSD?
The MOT on S7 CSD is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 CSD done?
S7 CSD was recorded at 246,656 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,904 miles a year.
Has S7 CSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 CSD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S7 CSD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S7 CSD find?
S7 CSD passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; rear exhaust mounting defective; parking brake efficiency only just met.

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