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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S7 JBVMOT history

S7 JBV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

S7 JBV grey 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 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
147,544 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 JBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 JBV was last recorded at 147,544 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 5,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,585 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,959 miles
Average per year
10,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,544 miles
  • 2025 – 141,585 miles
  • 2024 – 133,933 miles
  • 2023 – 131,433 miles
  • 2022 – 118,635 miles
  • 2021 – 103,688 miles
  • 2020 – 95,815 miles
  • 2019 – 86,336 miles
  • 2018 – 72,370 miles
  • 2017 – 56,234 miles
  • 2016 – 43,801 miles
  • 2015 – 33,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,544 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers. Advise replacement soon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers,nail in tyre and deep cut to tread. Advise replacement soon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    147,544 miles
    Test number
    202571164132
    • 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. Fail147,536 miles (+5,951)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,536 miles
    Test number
    353991205061
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass141,585 miles (+7,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,585 miles
    Test number
    103283890215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass133,933 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,933 miles
    Test number
    351015880847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,433 miles (+12,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,433 miles
    Test number
    315755899253
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass118,635 miles (+14,947)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,635 miles
    Test number
    993004623044
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (front) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (front) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low - topped up - keep under observation

  7. Pass103,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,688 miles
    Test number
    824130815165
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail103,688 miles (+7,873)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,688 miles
    Test number
    819944060025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass95,815 miles (+145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,815 miles
    Test number
    631170261845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail95,670 miles (+9,334)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,670 miles
    Test number
    721633233916
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass86,336 miles (+13,966)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,336 miles
    Test number
    980793386373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,370 miles (+16,136)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,370 miles
    Test number
    458855328417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,234 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,234 miles
    Test number
    575933945848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,914 miles (+12,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,914 miles
    Test number
    286813901350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted

  15. Pass43,801 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    389640477545
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers. Advise replacement soon
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers,nail in tyre and deep cut to tread. Advise replacement soon

  16. Fail43,801 miles (+10,236)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    161612764383
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers. Advise replacement soon
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers,nail in tyre and deep cut to tread. Advise replacement soon

  17. Pass33,565 miles (+7,622)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,565 miles
    Test number
    197997648994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,943 miles
    Test number
    305011265065
    • 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)

Questions about S7 JBV

Does S7 JBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 JBV is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 JBV?
The MOT on S7 JBV is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 JBV done?
S7 JBV was recorded at 147,544 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 10,618 miles a year.
Has S7 JBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 JBV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 JBV 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 JBV find?
S7 JBV passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 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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