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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2007

V11 SAYMOT history

V11 SAY is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

V11 SAY bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,550 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 SAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 SAY was last recorded at 136,550 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,340 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,210 miles
Average per year
5,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,550 miles
  • 2025 – 134,340 miles
  • 2023 – 130,879 miles
  • 2022 – 127,966 miles
  • 2021 – 119,776 miles
  • 2020 – 111,948 miles
  • 2019 – 108,917 miles
  • 2018 – 105,096 miles
  • 2017 – 101,451 miles
  • 2015 – 94,743 miles
  • 2014 – 90,885 miles
  • 2013 – 80,250 miles
  • 2012 – 78,337 miles
  • 2011 – 66,026 miles
  • 2010 – 51,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,550 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,550 miles (+2,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,550 miles
    Test number
    535981003910
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass134,340 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,340 miles
    Test number
    300880672026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail134,339 miles (+3,460)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,339 miles
    Test number
    990366801967
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush on stub axle (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass130,879 miles (+2,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,879 miles
    Test number
    257513564833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass127,966 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,966 miles
    Test number
    946463102883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail127,875 miles (+8,099)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,875 miles
    Test number
    741056295197
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Pass119,776 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,776 miles
    Test number
    632941290305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,948 miles (+3,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,948 miles
    Test number
    869726113467
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass108,917 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,917 miles
    Test number
    995357900005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,915 miles (+3,819)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,915 miles
    Test number
    450409173393
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass105,096 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,096 miles
    Test number
    741003342800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,451 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,451 miles
    Test number
    578496362505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,743 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,743 miles
    Test number
    337536005442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,885 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,885 miles
    Test number
    236269384119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,778 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,778 miles
    Test number
    488345684192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,768 miles (+10,518)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    299014984422
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  17. Pass80,250 miles (+1,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    445041163103
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass78,337 miles (+12,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,337 miles
    Test number
    417937482166
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  19. Pass66,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,026 miles
    Test number
    829875121117
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Fail66,026 miles (+14,585)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,026 miles
    Test number
    658225721129
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass51,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,441 miles
    Test number
    133667140131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,441 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,441 miles
    Test number
    591906440138
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about V11 SAY

Does V11 SAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 SAY is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 SAY?
The MOT on V11 SAY is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 SAY done?
V11 SAY was recorded at 136,550 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,449 miles a year.
Has V11 SAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 SAY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V11 SAY 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 V11 SAY find?
V11 SAY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe.

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