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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S7 VGTMOT history

S7 VGT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

S7 VGT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,092 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 VGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 VGT was last recorded at 109,092 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2015: 104,248 miles, lower than 993,118 miles on 31 May 2014.

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
109,080 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,092 miles
  • 2024 – 109,080 miles
  • 2023 – 108,812 miles
  • 2022 – 108,499 miles
  • 2019 – 108,145 miles
  • 2017 – 107,116 miles
  • 2016 – 107,081 miles
  • 2015 – 104,248 miles
  • 2014 – 993,118 miles
  • 2013 – 97,591 miles
  • 2012 – 93,096 miles
  • 2011 – 91,352 miles
  • 2010 – 88,085 miles
  • 2009 – 79,621 miles
  • 2008 – 75,916 miles
  • 2007 – 67,223 miles
  • 2006 – 61,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,092 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,092 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,092 miles
    Test number
    389171005675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,080 miles (+268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,080 miles
    Test number
    346716179723
    • AdvisoryAll four jacking points badly corroded

  3. Pass108,812 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,812 miles
    Test number
    330329775335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,499 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    386874693299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,145 miles (+1,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,145 miles
    Test number
    514556606974
    • AdvisoryAll after market suspension fitted.

  6. Pass107,116 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,116 miles
    Test number
    527470572177
    • AdvisoryAll aftermarket suspension coil springs fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure underneath corroded.

  7. Fail107,081 miles (+2,833)1 dangerous7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,081 miles
    Test number
    419397257416
    • DangerousRear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and outer rims (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass104,248 miles (-888,870)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,248 miles
    Test number
    407364385147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has age related cracks (2010)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has age related cracks (2010)
    • NoteRaised lettering number plates fitted at time of test
    • NoteStretch tyres ftted on all wheels

  9. Pass993,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    993,118 miles
    Test number
    235651654117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail993,118 miles (+895,527)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    993,118 miles
    Test number
    259641354184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass97,591 miles (+4,495)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,591 miles
    Test number
    159366533100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,096 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,096 miles
    Test number
    328743842135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,352 miles (+3,267)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,352 miles
    Test number
    128162031118
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOSF Rack End Slight Play

  14. Pass88,085 miles (+8,464)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,085 miles
    Test number
    382626640186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside anti-bar link bush worn & split
    • NoteBoth front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

  15. Fail79,621 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,621 miles
    Test number
    152336349112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass79,621 miles (+3,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,621 miles
    Test number
    261146549457
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass75,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    100661218236
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail75,916 miles (+8,693)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    353240218495
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass67,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,223 miles
    Test number
    363136607430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,223 miles (+5,909)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,223 miles
    Test number
    781104507298
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outside edge

  21. Fail61,314 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    472458276139
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass61,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    844448376118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S7 VGT

Does S7 VGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 VGT is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 VGT?
The MOT on S7 VGT is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 VGT done?
S7 VGT was recorded at 109,092 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 2,375 miles a year.
Has S7 VGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 VGT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on S7 VGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S7 VGT find?
S7 VGT passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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