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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S7 JRFMOT history

S7 JRF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2022.

S7 JRF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2024
Mileage
81,491 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 JRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 JRF was last recorded at 81,491 miles on 24 Dec 2022, 2,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2019: 75,055 miles, lower than 75,762 miles on 18 Dec 2018.
  • 17 Dec 2020: 77,318 miles, lower than 77,378 miles on 16 Dec 2020.

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
79,391 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,100 miles
Average per year
2,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 81,491 miles
  • 2021 – 79,391 miles
  • 2020 – 77,318 miles
  • 2019 – 75,055 miles
  • 2018 – 75,762 miles
  • 2017 – 72,312 miles
  • 2016 – 70,753 miles
  • 2015 – 69,115 miles
  • 2014 – 66,997 miles
  • 2013 – 63,518 miles
  • 2012 – 60,596 miles
  • 2011 – 56,222 miles
  • 2010 – 53,162 miles
  • 2009 – 50,078 miles
  • 2008 – 45,607 miles
  • 2007 – 42,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack goes the whole outer circumference of the tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack goes the whole outer circumference of the tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack goes the whole outer circumference of the tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have been greased up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,491 miles (+2,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,491 miles
    Test number
    713688357404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,391 miles (+2,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,391 miles
    Test number
    281441536240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,318 miles (-60)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,318 miles
    Test number
    751173284565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack goes the whole outer circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack goes the whole outer circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack goes the whole outer circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have been greased up (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail77,378 miles (+2,323)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,378 miles
    Test number
    372226365875
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack goes the whole outer circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack goes the whole outer circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack goes the whole outer circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have been greased up (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass75,055 miles (-707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,055 miles
    Test number
    792447299232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,762 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    999973906290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,312 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,312 miles
    Test number
    607447916413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,753 miles
    Test number
    117490527211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,753 miles (+1,638)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,753 miles
    Test number
    261753836597
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass69,115 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    433505506018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,997 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,997 miles
    Test number
    285492454308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,518 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,518 miles
    Test number
    198766443354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,596 miles (+4,374)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,596 miles
    Test number
    347534752376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSrs light on

  14. Pass56,222 miles (+3,060)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,222 miles
    Test number
    475930151397
    • NoteN/S/R alloy wheel rim damaged on the inside

  15. Pass53,162 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,162 miles
    Test number
    503123460301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,078 miles (+1,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,078 miles
    Test number
    893911059353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,160 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,160 miles
    Test number
    684873609085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,607 miles (+3,547)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    644465508015
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn close to limit and outer wall cracked

  19. Pass42,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,060 miles
    Test number
    121955507025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 JRF

Does S7 JRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S7 JRF expired on 4 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S7 JRF?
The MOT on S7 JRF expired on 4 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S7 JRF done?
S7 JRF was recorded at 81,491 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2022, an average of 2,470 miles a year.
Has S7 JRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 JRF has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on S7 JRF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S7 JRF find?
S7 JRF passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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