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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,494 cc

S7 JNVMOT history

S7 JNV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S7 JNV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
164,952 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 JNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 JNV was last recorded at 164,952 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,951 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,952 miles
  • 2025 – 164,658 miles
  • 2024 – 164,459 miles
  • 2023 – 163,983 miles
  • 2022 – 156,293 miles
  • 2021 – 147,296 miles
  • 2020 – 142,434 miles
  • 2019 – 132,488 miles
  • 2018 – 120,915 miles
  • 2017 – 109,027 miles
  • 2016 – 95,539 miles
  • 2015 – 83,219 miles
  • 2014 – 69,047 miles
  • 2013 – 55,944 miles
  • 2012 – 46,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,952 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Lower large under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,952 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    164,952 miles
    Test number
    167458730199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail164,951 miles (+293)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,951 miles
    Test number
    648813620802
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,658 miles (+199)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,658 miles
    Test number
    198171726352
    • AdvisoryLower large under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass164,459 miles (+476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,459 miles
    Test number
    956524963722
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower large under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,983 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,983 miles
    Test number
    759665972273
    • AdvisoryLower large under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail163,980 miles (+7,687)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,980 miles
    Test number
    609990073915
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower large under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass156,293 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,293 miles
    Test number
    121565176097
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail156,291 miles (+8,995)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,291 miles
    Test number
    475312034272
    • MajorEmissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,296 miles
    Test number
    177620753570
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail147,296 miles (+4,862)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,296 miles
    Test number
    704120812098
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass142,434 miles (+323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,434 miles
    Test number
    673251723697
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLarge under trays fitted

  12. Fail142,111 miles (+9,623)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,111 miles
    Test number
    716336614777
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLarge under trays fitted

  13. Pass132,488 miles (+11,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,488 miles
    Test number
    366811877731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer edge wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass120,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,915 miles
    Test number
    566523394562
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

  15. Fail120,915 miles (+11,888)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,915 miles
    Test number
    333029155601
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

  16. Pass109,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,027 miles
    Test number
    779442058516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,024 miles (+13,485)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,024 miles
    Test number
    673749952903
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass95,539 miles (+12,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,539 miles
    Test number
    780900618207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre wearing inner edges

  19. Pass83,219 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    920723684551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,897 miles (+13,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,897 miles
    Test number
    195492118859
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass69,047 miles (+13,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    356553034477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass55,944 miles (+9,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,944 miles
    Test number
    379311843256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,539 miles
    Test number
    728309622236
    • 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)

Questions about S7 JNV

Does S7 JNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 JNV is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 JNV?
The MOT on S7 JNV is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 JNV done?
S7 JNV was recorded at 164,952 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 8,383 miles a year.
Has S7 JNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 JNV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 JNV 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 JNV find?
S7 JNV passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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