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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

S7 PHAMOT history

S7 PHA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 148,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

S7 PHA silver 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 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,193 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 PHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 PHA was last recorded at 148,193 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,189 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,193 miles
  • 2025 – 148,189 miles
  • 2024 – 148,128 miles
  • 2023 – 148,077 miles
  • 2022 – 147,829 miles
  • 2021 – 146,503 miles
  • 2020 – 143,218 miles
  • 2019 – 140,382 miles
  • 2018 – 139,454 miles
  • 2017 – 135,482 miles
  • 2016 – 130,599 miles
  • 2015 – 125,667 miles
  • 2014 – 122,173 miles
  • 2013 – 118,453 miles
  • 2012 – 112,264 miles
  • 2011 – 105,806 miles
  • 2010 – 94,837 miles
  • 2009 – 80,026 miles
  • 2008 – 66,562 miles
  • 2007 – 54,450 miles
  • 2006 – 47,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,193 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travelRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Driver's airbag obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

35 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,193 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,193 miles
    Test number
    391208395914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel

  2. Fail148,193 miles (+4)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,193 miles
    Test number
    169129103411
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel

  3. Pass148,189 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,189 miles
    Test number
    979323833115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel

  4. Fail148,189 miles (+61)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,189 miles
    Test number
    221853603347
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel

  5. Pass148,128 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,128 miles
    Test number
    169155162976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel

  6. Fail148,128 miles (+51)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,128 miles
    Test number
    388944802774
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel

  7. Pass148,077 miles (+248)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,077 miles
    Test number
    767527647586
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass147,829 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,829 miles
    Test number
    990088686516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,503 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,503 miles
    Test number
    766338790218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,218 miles (+2,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,218 miles
    Test number
    275217505079
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass140,382 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,382 miles
    Test number
    797150338586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,454 miles
    Test number
    166436706786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail139,454 miles (+3,972)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,454 miles
    Test number
    996165960409
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass135,482 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    135,482 miles
    Test number
    124379622374
    • AdvisoryE/M/L light on
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail135,482 miles (+4,883)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,482 miles
    Test number
    156931197116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryE/M/L light on
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass130,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,599 miles
    Test number
    377325268267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail130,599 miles (+4,932)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,599 miles
    Test number
    832467998329
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass125,667 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,667 miles
    Test number
    396769005296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail125,667 miles (+3,494)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,667 miles
    Test number
    499909905266
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass122,173 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    122,173 miles
    Test number
    149036754137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,453 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,453 miles
    Test number
    618550513169
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail118,452 miles (+6,188)7 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,452 miles
    Test number
    159826403181
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass112,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    112,264 miles
    Test number
    495120672066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail112,264 miles (+6,458)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,264 miles
    Test number
    168340472450
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass105,806 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,806 miles
    Test number
    116079381426
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight worn inner shoulder

  26. Fail105,806 miles (+10,969)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,806 miles
    Test number
    157459281437
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight worn inner shoulder

  27. Pass94,837 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,837 miles
    Test number
    622208180074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake performance low (266/137)

  28. Fail94,837 miles (+14,811)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,837 miles
    Test number
    533818180076
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake performance low (266/137)

  29. Pass80,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,026 miles
    Test number
    911717089038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail80,026 miles (+13,464)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,026 miles
    Test number
    411006789026
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing edges
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteN/s wing repeater fading
    • NoteO/s/f sidelight dim

  31. Fail66,562 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,562 miles
    Test number
    691225188091
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass66,562 miles (+12,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,562 miles
    Test number
    844155588093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass54,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    724076327071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail54,449 miles (+6,729)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,449 miles
    Test number
    220476127076
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  35. Pass47,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,720 miles
    Test number
    822251536088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S7 PHA

Does S7 PHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 PHA is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 PHA?
The MOT on S7 PHA is valid until 25 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 PHA done?
S7 PHA was recorded at 148,193 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
Has S7 PHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 PHA has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 PHA 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 PHA find?
S7 PHA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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