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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

TAK 7MOT history

TAK 7 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,559 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAK 7
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAK 7 was last recorded at 111,559 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,559 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,559 miles
  • 2024 – 109,212 miles
  • 2023 – 106,879 miles
  • 2022 – 104,515 miles
  • 2021 – 102,381 miles
  • 2020 – 100,333 miles
  • 2019 – 98,286 miles
  • 2018 – 95,438 miles
  • 2017 – 92,364 miles
  • 2016 – 89,180 miles
  • 2015 – 85,945 miles
  • 2014 – 82,572 miles
  • 2013 – 79,308 miles
  • 2012 – 76,403 miles
  • 2011 – 72,215 miles
  • 2010 – 68,821 miles
  • 2009 – 65,070 miles
  • 2008 – 61,561 miles
  • 2007 – 58,007 miles
  • 2006 – 54,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,559 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,559 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    750803541267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  2. Fail111,559 miles (+2,347)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    644449136142
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  3. Pass109,212 miles (+2,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,212 miles
    Test number
    646178649896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  4. Pass106,879 miles (+2,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,879 miles
    Test number
    764133237541
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  5. Pass104,515 miles (+2,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,515 miles
    Test number
    412471125050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  6. Pass102,381 miles (+2,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,381 miles
    Test number
    191486261880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  7. Pass100,333 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,333 miles
    Test number
    661863378918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail100,331 miles (+2,045)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,331 miles
    Test number
    899481123063
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass98,286 miles (+2,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,286 miles
    Test number
    556899104155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight movement in steering arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass95,438 miles (+3,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,438 miles
    Test number
    755808155428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  11. Pass92,364 miles (+3,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,364 miles
    Test number
    163157102372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDiff leak
  12. Pass89,180 miles (+3,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,180 miles
    Test number
    467721593998
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass85,945 miles (+3,373)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,945 miles
    Test number
    311758846102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking fluid
  14. Pass82,572 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,572 miles
    Test number
    417957414338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,308 miles (+2,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    137195913315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass76,403 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,403 miles
    Test number
    795037722376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,215 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,215 miles
    Test number
    115537901372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,821 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,821 miles
    Test number
    264199420391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    500424929331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  20. Fail65,070 miles (+3,509)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    854854329323
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass61,561 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,561 miles
    Test number
    970618818389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,007 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    58,007 miles
    Test number
    942900237343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,683 miles
    Test number
    763235326331
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about TAK 7

What vehicle is registration TAK 7 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAK 7 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAK 7 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAK 7 is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on TAK 7?
The MOT on TAK 7 is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAK 7 done?
TAK 7 was recorded at 111,559 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 2,993 miles a year.
Has TAK 7 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAK 7 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on TAK 7 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 TAK 7 find?
TAK 7 passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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