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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

T7 NCGMOT history

T7 NCG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2024
Mileage
149,839 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 NCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 NCG was last recorded at 149,839 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,835 miles · 21 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,839 miles
  • 2022 – 141,189 miles
  • 2021 – 139,291 miles
  • 2020 – 138,183 miles
  • 2019 – 137,169 miles
  • 2018 – 132,984 miles
  • 2017 – 123,316 miles
  • 2016 – 110,459 miles
  • 2015 – 99,818 miles
  • 2014 – 87,570 miles
  • 2013 – 72,859 miles
  • 2012 – 58,437 miles
  • 2011 – 58,380 miles
  • 2010 – 53,365 miles
  • 2009 – 46,533 miles
  • 2008 – 30,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,839 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront fog lamp lens damaged but not effecting light output both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,839 miles (+4)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,839 miles
    Test number
    664155505652
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamp lens damaged but not effecting light output both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  2. Fail149,835 miles (+8,646)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,835 miles
    Test number
    695969491240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded

  3. Pass141,189 miles (+702)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,189 miles
    Test number
    388100717993
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass140,487 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,487 miles
    Test number
    454123362561
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail140,485 miles (+1,194)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,485 miles
    Test number
    764457409895
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. and rear (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. and rear (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass139,291 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,291 miles
    Test number
    203383855364
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail139,290 miles (+1,107)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,290 miles
    Test number
    953179144898
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass138,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,183 miles
    Test number
    111356301452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail138,183 miles (+1,014)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,183 miles
    Test number
    506770948477
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass137,169 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,169 miles
    Test number
    148111605847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail137,165 miles (+4,181)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,165 miles
    Test number
    681739137247
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass132,984 miles (+9,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,984 miles
    Test number
    987241229295
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass123,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,316 miles
    Test number
    916661466180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,316 miles (+12,857)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,316 miles
    Test number
    920811399042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass110,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,459 miles
    Test number
    452747852466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,459 miles (+10,641)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,459 miles
    Test number
    925226505208
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass99,818 miles (+12,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,818 miles
    Test number
    398407655087
    • 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)

  18. Pass87,570 miles (+65)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,570 miles
    Test number
    878124964023
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes slight play

  19. Fail87,505 miles (+14,646)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,505 miles
    Test number
    659909954042
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes slight play
    • NoteWiper washer lamp on dash

  20. Pass72,859 miles (+14,422)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    838867753027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,437 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,437 miles
    Test number
    439481062070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,380 miles (+5,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    626117731194
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass53,365 miles (+6,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,365 miles
    Test number
    991089310134
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass46,533 miles (+15,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,533 miles
    Test number
    194424439280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass30,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,591 miles
    Test number
    332320448243
    • 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)

Questions about T7 NCG

Does T7 NCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T7 NCG expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T7 NCG?
The MOT on T7 NCG expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T7 NCG done?
T7 NCG was recorded at 149,839 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 7,885 miles a year.
Has T7 NCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 NCG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T7 NCG 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 NCG find?
T7 NCG passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 9 more.

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