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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

S7 KDGMOT history

S7 KDG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

S7 KDG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,106 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 KDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 KDG was last recorded at 152,106 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,103 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,106 miles
  • 2024 – 148,700 miles
  • 2022 – 135,961 miles
  • 2021 – 132,574 miles
  • 2020 – 129,806 miles
  • 2016 – 125,041 miles
  • 2015 – 117,448 miles
  • 2014 – 112,121 miles
  • 2013 – 101,697 miles
  • 2012 – 93,761 miles
  • 2011 – 85,089 miles
  • 2010 – 76,794 miles
  • 2009 – 68,357 miles
  • 2008 – 59,924 miles
  • 2007 – 50,937 miles
  • 2006 – 40,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,106 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,106 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,106 miles
    Test number
    532761661889
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail152,103 miles (+4)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,103 miles
    Test number
    810612196987
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail152,099 miles (+3,399)3 dangerous17 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,099 miles
    Test number
    871615386126
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel unable to complete due to modified rear differential (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar insecurely attached nsf + osf D bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working nsf + osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended doesnt retract (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side nsr + osr unable to complete due to modified differential (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended all (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf + osf (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass148,700 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,700 miles
    Test number
    269786177986
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
  5. Fail148,695 miles (+12,734)1 dangerous18 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,695 miles
    Test number
    186574358953
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Pass135,961 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,961 miles
    Test number
    531966160519
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail135,957 miles (+3,383)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,957 miles
    Test number
    223448564756
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass132,574 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,574 miles
    Test number
    372272826582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail132,573 miles (+2,767)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,573 miles
    Test number
    694880182770
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass129,806 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,806 miles
    Test number
    623783725085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,804 miles (+4,763)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,804 miles
    Test number
    504686025116
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass125,041 miles (+7,593)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,041 miles
    Test number
    971173160377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryMetal front to rear brake pipes corroded
  13. Pass117,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,448 miles
    Test number
    669064442625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCovers on floors and engine
  14. Fail117,448 miles (+5,327)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,448 miles
    Test number
    998701852995
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCovers on floors and engine
  15. Pass112,121 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,121 miles
    Test number
    466600234205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,119 miles (+10,422)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,119 miles
    Test number
    957717624226
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass101,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,697 miles
    Test number
    527852423299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,697 miles (+7,936)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,697 miles
    Test number
    705712123237
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass93,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,761 miles
    Test number
    407961922228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail93,761 miles (+8,672)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,761 miles
    Test number
    426271022237
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  21. Pass85,089 miles (+8,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,089 miles
    Test number
    485528721280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass76,794 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,794 miles
    Test number
    732969310279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,357 miles (+8,433)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,357 miles
    Test number
    662823239232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,924 miles (+8,987)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,924 miles
    Test number
    650160228220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,937 miles (+10,784)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,937 miles
    Test number
    321451027225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,153 miles
    Test number
    642603406254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 KDG

Does S7 KDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 KDG is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 KDG?
The MOT on S7 KDG is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 KDG done?
S7 KDG was recorded at 152,106 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,713 miles a year.
Has S7 KDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 KDG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 KDG 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 KDG find?
S7 KDG passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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