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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,997 cc

S7 XXVMOT history

S7 XXV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 215,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

S7 XXV 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 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
215,708 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 XXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 XXV was last recorded at 215,708 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 8,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,634 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,074 miles
Average per year
10,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 215,708 miles
  • 2024 – 207,634 miles
  • 2023 – 198,780 miles
  • 2022 – 197,842 miles
  • 2020 – 186,290 miles
  • 2019 – 185,215 miles
  • 2018 – 176,284 miles
  • 2016 – 161,965 miles
  • 2015 – 151,033 miles
  • 2014 – 138,439 miles
  • 2013 – 115,818 miles
  • 2012 – 102,806 miles
  • 2011 – 86,512 miles
  • 2010 – 70,484 miles
  • 2009 – 52,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,708 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,708 miles (+8,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    215,708 miles
    Test number
    908342648918
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass207,634 miles (+8,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    207,634 miles
    Test number
    741077545941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,780 miles (+938)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    198,780 miles
    Test number
    603764837824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass197,842 miles (+11,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    197,842 miles
    Test number
    132204981684
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass186,290 miles (+1,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    186,290 miles
    Test number
    337015783380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass185,215 miles (+8,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    185,215 miles
    Test number
    826863841011
    • 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))

  7. Pass176,284 miles (+14,319)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    176,284 miles
    Test number
    899306965753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,965 miles (+10,932)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    161,965 miles
    Test number
    117728980878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,033 miles (+12,594)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    151,033 miles
    Test number
    200798151856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,439 miles (+22,621)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    138,439 miles
    Test number
    815704124376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,818 miles (+13,012)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    115,818 miles
    Test number
    939716403398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,806 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    102,806 miles
    Test number
    549429462214
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail102,806 miles (+16,294)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,806 miles
    Test number
    566479762213
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass86,512 miles (+27)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,512 miles
    Test number
    855327571298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteLarge undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted/lipped

  15. Fail86,485 miles (+16,001)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,485 miles
    Test number
    966096171290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteLarge undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted/lipped

  16. Pass70,484 miles (+17,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,484 miles
    Test number
    474906750239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,500 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,500 miles
    Test number
    983393359255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED
    • NoteTOO CLEAN TO TEST ON SMOKE EMMISSIONS

Questions about S7 XXV

Does S7 XXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 XXV is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S7 XXV?
The MOT on S7 XXV is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 XXV done?
S7 XXV was recorded at 215,708 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 10,053 miles a year.
Has S7 XXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 XXV has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2012.
Has the mileage on S7 XXV 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 XXV find?
S7 XXV passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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