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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

T7 RASMOT history

T7 RAS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 107,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,837 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 RAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 RAS was last recorded at 107,837 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,968 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,869 miles
Average per year
4,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,837 miles
  • 2024 – 104,968 miles
  • 2023 – 102,462 miles
  • 2022 – 99,406 miles
  • 2021 – 96,917 miles
  • 2020 – 92,489 miles
  • 2019 – 88,384 miles
  • 2018 – 83,056 miles
  • 2017 – 77,620 miles
  • 2016 – 73,365 miles
  • 2015 – 70,353 miles
  • 2014 – 65,998 miles
  • 2013 – 61,671 miles
  • 2012 – 56,889 miles
  • 2011 – 53,021 miles
  • 2010 – 47,213 miles
  • 2009 – 42,025 miles
  • 2008 – 36,971 miles
  • 2007 – 32,697 miles
  • 2006 – 26,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,837 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,837 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,837 miles
    Test number
    415559550012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail107,837 miles (+2,869)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,837 miles
    Test number
    350120268919
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass104,968 miles (+2,506)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,968 miles
    Test number
    300565681770
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass102,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,462 miles
    Test number
    831304932012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail102,462 miles (+3,056)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,462 miles
    Test number
    670503767449
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass99,406 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,406 miles
    Test number
    832305185171
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail99,405 miles (+2,488)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,405 miles
    Test number
    292675219991
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass96,917 miles (+832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    956674361322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,085 miles
    Test number
    636293016525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,085 miles (+3,596)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,085 miles
    Test number
    985438181854
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,489 miles (+4,105)4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,489 miles
    Test number
    639767316480
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass88,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    573258053299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,383 miles (+5,327)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,383 miles
    Test number
    985016241345
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass83,056 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,056 miles
    Test number
    799025005872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail83,052 miles (+5,432)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,052 miles
    Test number
    845499096431
    • FailureFuel system component insecure jubilee clip on filler (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass77,620 miles (+4,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,620 miles
    Test number
    290877085215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,365 miles (+3,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    883333774389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    756702715095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,353 miles (+4,355)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    355112515077
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass65,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,998 miles
    Test number
    978962004096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail65,996 miles (+4,325)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    188692404044
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass61,671 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,671 miles
    Test number
    118932603450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTravel in handbrake

  23. Fail61,671 miles (+4,782)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,671 miles
    Test number
    137222703094
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTravel in handbrake

  24. Pass56,889 miles (+3,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,889 miles
    Test number
    246472512029
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass53,021 miles (+5,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,021 miles
    Test number
    258183211054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass47,213 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    232082210095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,025 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,025 miles
    Test number
    703039109048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,971 miles
    Test number
    980407408011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail36,971 miles (+4,274)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,971 miles
    Test number
    171127008476
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePoor wipe of front wiper blades. Nearside front indicator lamp cracked.

  30. Pass32,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,697 miles
    Test number
    151615707449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail32,697 miles (+5,764)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,697 miles
    Test number
    973275207008
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake pads low.

  32. Pass26,933 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,933 miles
    Test number
    904963906084
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePoor condition of front wiper blades

Questions about T7 RAS

Does T7 RAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 RAS is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 RAS?
The MOT on T7 RAS is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 RAS done?
T7 RAS was recorded at 107,837 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,055 miles a year.
Has T7 RAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 RAS has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T7 RAS 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 RAS find?
T7 RAS passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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