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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

T7 HBDMOT history

T7 HBD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,837 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 HBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 HBD was last recorded at 96,837 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 3,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,512 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,325 miles
Average per year
4,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,837 miles
  • 2025 – 93,512 miles
  • 2024 – 89,906 miles
  • 2023 – 85,695 miles
  • 2022 – 81,468 miles
  • 2021 – 76,637 miles
  • 2020 – 72,764 miles
  • 2019 – 66,885 miles
  • 2018 – 58,713 miles
  • 2017 – 54,445 miles
  • 2016 – 50,597 miles
  • 2015 – 43,804 miles
  • 2014 – 40,398 miles
  • 2013 – 35,736 miles
  • 2012 – 30,584 miles
  • 2011 – 25,494 miles
  • 2010 – 22,327 miles
  • 2009 – 15,327 miles
  • 2008 – 15,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,837 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Tpms light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,837 miles (+3,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,837 miles
    Test number
    913161097692
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,512 miles (+3,606)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    205760491611
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,906 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,906 miles
    Test number
    810438789495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,847 miles (+4,152)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,847 miles
    Test number
    719729904789
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass85,695 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,695 miles
    Test number
    505204026936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,468 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,468 miles
    Test number
    162069849157
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  7. Fail81,466 miles (+4,829)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,466 miles
    Test number
    522597089135
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  8. Pass76,637 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    256652736646
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail76,635 miles (+3,871)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    905114515368
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,764 miles (+5,879)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,764 miles
    Test number
    457999704776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check all brake pipes due to undershields

  11. Pass66,885 miles (+3,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    498559249221
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass63,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,247 miles
    Test number
    674825367318
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  13. Fail63,247 miles (+4,534)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,247 miles
    Test number
    358030343993
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  14. Pass58,713 miles (+4,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,713 miles
    Test number
    109268190596
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass54,445 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,445 miles
    Test number
    782694081968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,597 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    394149368425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,547 miles (+6,743)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,547 miles
    Test number
    572066845672
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass43,804 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,804 miles
    Test number
    448887825099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,398 miles (+4,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,398 miles
    Test number
    138101334093
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass35,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,736 miles
    Test number
    875439423092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,736 miles (+5,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,736 miles
    Test number
    569049923034
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Fail30,584 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,584 miles
    Test number
    176866422026
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteService lamp on dash illuminated

  23. Pass30,584 miles (+5,090)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,584 miles
    Test number
    618016522089
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteService lamp on dash illuminated

  24. Pass25,494 miles (+3,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,494 miles
    Test number
    658621331021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass22,327 miles (+7,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,327 miles
    Test number
    770961840026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass15,327 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,327 miles
    Test number
    301156859013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass15,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,235 miles
    Test number
    632956218387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 HBD

Does T7 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 HBD is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 HBD?
The MOT on T7 HBD is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 HBD done?
T7 HBD was recorded at 96,837 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,555 miles a year.
Has T7 HBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 HBD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T7 HBD 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 HBD find?
T7 HBD passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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