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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

TY 7MOT history

TY 7 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,189 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TY 7
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TY 7 was last recorded at 116,189 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,327 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,862 miles
Average per year
3,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,189 miles
  • 2025 – 112,327 miles
  • 2024 – 106,340 miles
  • 2023 – 101,518 miles
  • 2022 – 99,704 miles
  • 2021 – 95,667 miles
  • 2018 – 93,987 miles
  • 2017 – 91,106 miles
  • 2016 – 88,335 miles
  • 2015 – 85,114 miles
  • 2014 – 81,789 miles
  • 2013 – 77,682 miles
  • 2012 – 72,280 miles
  • 2011 – 62,617 miles
  • 2010 – 59,550 miles
  • 2009 – 54,915 miles
  • 2008 – 52,398 miles
  • 2007 – 48,209 miles
  • 2006 – 43,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,189 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,189 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,189 miles
    Test number
    362885246028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,327 miles (+5,987)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,327 miles
    Test number
    172187224307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,340 miles (+4,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    282356791605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,518 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,518 miles
    Test number
    647991559610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,704 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,704 miles
    Test number
    422979231573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,667 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    164124854869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,987 miles (+2,881)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,987 miles
    Test number
    464988888845
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass91,106 miles (+2,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,106 miles
    Test number
    249906400653
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass88,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,335 miles
    Test number
    916722182242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,335 miles (+3,221)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,335 miles
    Test number
    125505438777
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass85,114 miles (+3,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,114 miles
    Test number
    643734377484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass81,789 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,789 miles
    Test number
    228516924335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail81,782 miles (+4,100)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,782 miles
    Test number
    439385724432
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass77,682 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,682 miles
    Test number
    308407723390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,280 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,280 miles
    Test number
    429979722414
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre castlated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has deteriorated inner sidewall
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail72,280 miles (+9,663)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,280 miles
    Test number
    999049722324
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre castlated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has deteriorated inner sidewall
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass62,617 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,617 miles
    Test number
    746924461230
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased check to the best of my ability
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  18. Fail62,617 miles (+2,283)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,617 miles
    Test number
    556039551238
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased check to the best of my ability
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  19. Pass60,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,334 miles
    Test number
    186349781003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,334 miles (+784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,334 miles
    Test number
    766339781006
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass59,550 miles (+4,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,550 miles
    Test number
    781427870044
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass54,915 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,915 miles
    Test number
    782489689001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,398 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,398 miles
    Test number
    730196888006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    352141687085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,209 miles (+5,039)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    794851687092
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass43,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,170 miles
    Test number
    753017986071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TY 7

What vehicle is registration TY 7 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TY 7 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Feb 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 TY 7 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TY 7 is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on TY 7?
The MOT on TY 7 is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TY 7 done?
TY 7 was recorded at 116,189 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,638 miles a year.
Has TY 7 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TY 7 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on TY 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 TY 7 find?
TY 7 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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