BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc
S7 ESAMOT history
S7 ESA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,284 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 84,284 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,909 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S7 ESA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 13 Aug 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S7 ESA was last recorded at 84,284 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 7,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,174 miles · 30 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,110 miles
- Average per year
- 4,909 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,284 miles
- 2025 – 77,174 miles
- 2024 – 71,323 miles
- 2023 – 65,697 miles
- 2022 – 61,316 miles
- 2021 – 58,102 miles
- 2020 – 54,376 miles
- 2019 – 49,184 miles
- 2018 – 44,207 miles
- 2017 – 40,188 miles
- 2016 – 32,595 miles
- 2015 – 28,691 miles
- 2013 – 20,690 miles
- 2012 – 15,381 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,284 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Engine covers fitted
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019
Under tray fitted
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,284 miles (+7,110)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 84,284 miles
- Test number
- 148615236233
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,174 miles (+5,851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 77,174 miles
- Test number
- 436658862529
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass71,323 miles (+5,626)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 71,323 miles
- Test number
- 414910578290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strongly advise (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass65,697 miles (+4,381)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 65,697 miles
- Test number
- 414738716605
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 61,316 miles
- Test number
- 323606502818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,316 miles (+3,214)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,316 miles
- Test number
- 560152077135
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass58,102 miles (+3,726)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 58,102 miles
- Test number
- 833480709015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,376 miles (+5,192)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 54,376 miles
- Test number
- 300418972314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,184 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 49,184 miles
- Test number
- 339004326848
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail49,184 miles (+4,977)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,184 miles
- Test number
- 652552926547
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass44,207 miles (+4,019)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 44,207 miles
- Test number
- 991815054985
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass40,188 miles (+7,593)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 40,188 miles
- Test number
- 888130282082
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass32,595 miles (+3,904)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 32,595 miles
- Test number
- 276685134637
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass28,691 miles (+8,001)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 28,691 miles
- Test number
- 476351765156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,690 miles (+897)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 20,690 miles
- Test number
- 157361863323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,793 miles (+4,412)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 19,793 miles
- Test number
- 819180223264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 15,381 miles
- Test number
- 599505732247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S7 ESA
- Does S7 ESA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 ESA is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S7 ESA?
- The MOT on S7 ESA is valid until 9 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 ESA done?
- S7 ESA was recorded at 84,284 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 4,909 miles a year.
- Has S7 ESA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S7 ESA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on S7 ESA 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 ESA find?
- S7 ESA passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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