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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

S7 DERMOT history

S7 DER is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 44,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S7 DER grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
44,961 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 DER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 DER was last recorded at 44,961 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,854 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,107 miles
Average per year
1,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,961 miles
  • 2024 – 42,854 miles
  • 2023 – 40,944 miles
  • 2022 – 40,526 miles
  • 2021 – 38,659 miles
  • 2020 – 37,391 miles
  • 2019 – 36,521 miles
  • 2018 – 35,217 miles
  • 2017 – 34,426 miles
  • 2016 – 34,074 miles
  • 2015 – 33,348 miles
  • 2014 – 32,777 miles
  • 2013 – 31,755 miles
  • 2012 – 31,226 miles
  • 2011 – 30,272 miles
  • 2010 – 29,056 miles
  • 2009 – 28,063 miles
  • 2008 – 27,217 miles
  • 2007 – 24,720 miles
  • 2006 – 18,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,961 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,961 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    44,961 miles
    Test number
    893356463357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,854 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,854 miles
    Test number
    294575694728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,852 miles (+1,908)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,852 miles
    Test number
    778934116732
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass40,944 miles (+418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,944 miles
    Test number
    139931149822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass40,526 miles (+1,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    649565558252
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass38,659 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,659 miles
    Test number
    879894860137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail38,650 miles (+1,259)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,650 miles
    Test number
    508442415827
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass37,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,391 miles
    Test number
    539456264743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,391 miles (+870)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,391 miles
    Test number
    280507119692
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  10. Pass36,521 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,521 miles
    Test number
    133775396620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,217 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,217 miles
    Test number
    938986682267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,426 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    700499415100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,074 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,074 miles
    Test number
    982066069554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,348 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,348 miles
    Test number
    572877486017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,777 miles (+1,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,777 miles
    Test number
    515978954230
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass31,755 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,755 miles
    Test number
    339557743479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,226 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,226 miles
    Test number
    367687342279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,272 miles (+1,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,272 miles
    Test number
    855362551257
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Pass29,056 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,056 miles
    Test number
    172026510204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,063 miles (+846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,063 miles
    Test number
    630889919225
    • NoteOffside front tyre damaged on outer side wall not to cord
  21. Fail27,217 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,217 miles
    Test number
    293990528236
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
  22. Pass27,217 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,217 miles
    Test number
    594660528209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,720 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,720 miles
    Test number
    601038617219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,708 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,708 miles
    Test number
    692070926230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,586 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,586 miles
    Test number
    553742116251
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S7 DER

Does S7 DER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 DER is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S7 DER?
The MOT on S7 DER is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 DER done?
S7 DER was recorded at 44,961 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 1,365 miles a year.
Has S7 DER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 DER has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S7 DER 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 DER find?
S7 DER passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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