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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T7 ABPMOT history

T7 ABP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2026
Mileage
105,530 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 ABP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 ABP was last recorded at 105,530 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 2,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,084 miles · 20 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,446 miles
Average per year
3,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,530 miles
  • 2024 – 103,084 miles
  • 2023 – 100,325 miles
  • 2022 – 94,097 miles
  • 2020 – 88,442 miles
  • 2019 – 81,751 miles
  • 2018 – 80,958 miles
  • 2017 – 79,560 miles
  • 2016 – 77,970 miles
  • 2015 – 76,308 miles
  • 2014 – 74,320 miles
  • 2013 – 72,847 miles
  • 2012 – 71,146 miles
  • 2010 – 69,036 miles
  • 2009 – 66,668 miles
  • 2008 – 64,737 miles
  • 2007 – 60,239 miles
  • 2006 – 50,334 miles
  • 2005 – 45,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,530 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,530 miles (+2,446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,530 miles
    Test number
    132598215596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass103,084 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,084 miles
    Test number
    935666480960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,325 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,325 miles
    Test number
    827383678989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,097 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    173390090068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail94,097 miles (+6)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    906439194230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail94,091 miles (+5,649)2 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,091 miles
    Test number
    443165222083
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass88,442 miles (+6,691)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,442 miles
    Test number
    286653983998
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured Front + Rear + Side Repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass81,751 miles (+793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,751 miles
    Test number
    652035794641
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass80,958 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,958 miles
    Test number
    637878680252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Fail80,950 miles (+1,390)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,950 miles
    Test number
    151517141646
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass79,560 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,560 miles
    Test number
    180183245822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,555 miles (+1,585)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    862279062305
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass77,970 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,970 miles
    Test number
    541079955584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,308 miles (+1,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,308 miles
    Test number
    895894155086
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass74,320 miles (+1,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,320 miles
    Test number
    617311054048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass72,847 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,847 miles
    Test number
    248904753040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,146 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,146 miles
    Test number
    215205252028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,036 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    981164450314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,668 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,668 miles
    Test number
    422695569303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,737 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,737 miles
    Test number
    972806968340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,725 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,725 miles
    Test number
    193413908002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,239 miles (+9,905)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,239 miles
    Test number
    310681557383
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass50,334 miles (+4,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    102269216333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass45,936 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    45,936 miles
    Test number
    452190825381
    • NoteRear part of exhaust surface rust n/s/f tyre thread only just legal

Questions about T7 ABP

Does T7 ABP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T7 ABP expired on 19 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T7 ABP?
The MOT on T7 ABP expired on 19 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T7 ABP done?
T7 ABP was recorded at 105,530 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 3,034 miles a year.
Has T7 ABP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 ABP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T7 ABP 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 T7 ABP find?
T7 ABP passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged; offside front anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced, and 2 more.

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