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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S7 XRSMOT history

S7 XRS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

S7 XRS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,871 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 XRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 XRS was last recorded at 146,871 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 4,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,153 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,718 miles
Average per year
8,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,871 miles
  • 2025 – 142,153 miles
  • 2024 – 137,436 miles
  • 2023 – 132,666 miles
  • 2022 – 128,117 miles
  • 2021 – 124,630 miles
  • 2020 – 123,186 miles
  • 2019 – 114,207 miles
  • 2018 – 103,555 miles
  • 2017 – 91,009 miles
  • 2016 – 78,138 miles
  • 2015 – 62,099 miles
  • 2014 – 47,874 miles
  • 2013 – 26,897 miles
  • 2011 – 20,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,871 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,871 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,871 miles
    Test number
    300423785369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,153 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,153 miles
    Test number
    266492749520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail142,130 miles (+4,694)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,130 miles
    Test number
    769560610435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass137,436 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,436 miles
    Test number
    890470709392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,666 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,666 miles
    Test number
    148359606431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail132,660 miles (+4,543)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,660 miles
    Test number
    216157719311
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass128,117 miles (+3,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,117 miles
    Test number
    278877352070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass124,630 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,630 miles
    Test number
    483638962056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail124,622 miles (+1,436)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,622 miles
    Test number
    658295877999
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass123,186 miles (+8,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,186 miles
    Test number
    630914445204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass114,207 miles (+10,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,207 miles
    Test number
    195391853679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass103,555 miles (+12,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,555 miles
    Test number
    720754859829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  13. Pass91,009 miles (+12,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,009 miles
    Test number
    484442366405
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread
  14. Pass78,138 miles (+16,039)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,138 miles
    Test number
    653296058318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,099 miles (+14,225)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,099 miles
    Test number
    158591812817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,874 miles (+20,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,874 miles
    Test number
    808988934209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass26,897 miles (+5,937)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,897 miles
    Test number
    839388983230
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass20,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,960 miles
    Test number
    409022191217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,960 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,960 miles
    Test number
    947031691206
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

Questions about S7 XRS

Does S7 XRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 XRS is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 XRS?
The MOT on S7 XRS is valid until 1 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 XRS done?
S7 XRS was recorded at 146,871 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 8,476 miles a year.
Has S7 XRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 XRS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S7 XRS 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 XRS find?
S7 XRS passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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