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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S7 VCTMOT history

S7 VCT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

S7 VCT silver 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 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
107,595 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 VCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 VCT was last recorded at 107,595 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 6,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,167 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
6,428 miles
Average per year
6,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,595 miles
  • 2022 – 101,167 miles
  • 2021 – 95,381 miles
  • 2020 – 90,629 miles
  • 2019 – 88,157 miles
  • 2018 – 87,209 miles
  • 2016 – 86,387 miles
  • 2015 – 72,888 miles
  • 2014 – 54,508 miles
  • 2013 – 33,181 miles
  • 2012 – 19,384 miles
  • 2011 – 17,626 miles
  • 2010 – 14,365 miles
  • 2009 – 11,584 miles
  • 2008 – 8,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,595 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,595 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,595 miles
    Test number
    888455212588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,167 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,167 miles
    Test number
    294985522392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail101,167 miles (+5,786)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,167 miles
    Test number
    668009410853
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass95,381 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,381 miles
    Test number
    515456878771
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail95,381 miles (+4,752)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,381 miles
    Test number
    307767033309
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,629 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,629 miles
    Test number
    720432716501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

  7. Fail90,622 miles (+2,465)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,622 miles
    Test number
    993964635493
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

  8. Pass88,157 miles (+948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,157 miles
    Test number
    124145447662
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,209 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,209 miles
    Test number
    601994326486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail87,209 miles (+822)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,209 miles
    Test number
    188552824519
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass86,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,387 miles
    Test number
    422388027640
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail86,387 miles (+13,499)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,387 miles
    Test number
    411455849043
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass72,888 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,888 miles
    Test number
    878465235130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail72,882 miles (+18,374)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,882 miles
    Test number
    297674135187
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass54,508 miles (+350)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,508 miles
    Test number
    335464064094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s sill trim loose

  16. Fail54,158 miles (+20,977)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,158 miles
    Test number
    728167754016
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s sill trim loose

  17. Pass33,181 miles (+13,797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,181 miles
    Test number
    655055463069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass19,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,384 miles
    Test number
    235209662045
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail19,384 miles (+1,758)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,384 miles
    Test number
    838519962074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass17,626 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,626 miles
    Test number
    617754721129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,365 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,365 miles
    Test number
    753238710107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,584 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,584 miles
    Test number
    170643139194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,373 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,373 miles
    Test number
    314035938183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSeveral other tyres showing heavy cuts in outerwalls.

  24. Fail8,373 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,373 miles
    Test number
    834855638114
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSeveral other tyres showing heavy cuts in outerwalls.

Questions about S7 VCT

Does S7 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S7 VCT expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S7 VCT?
The MOT on S7 VCT expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S7 VCT done?
S7 VCT was recorded at 107,595 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 6,673 miles a year.
Has S7 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 VCT has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S7 VCT 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 VCT find?
S7 VCT passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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