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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

V7 BCDMOT history

V7 BCD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 76,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

V7 BCD grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,499 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 BCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 BCD was last recorded at 76,499 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 6,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,399 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,100 miles
Average per year
6,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,499 miles
  • 2025 – 70,399 miles
  • 2024 – 61,762 miles
  • 2023 – 55,121 miles
  • 2022 – 51,707 miles
  • 2021 – 51,305 miles
  • 2020 – 45,655 miles
  • 2019 – 35,262 miles
  • 2018 – 27,044 miles
  • 2017 – 18,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,499 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,499 miles (+6,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,499 miles
    Test number
    491815028626
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass70,399 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,399 miles
    Test number
    127815048163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail70,399 miles (+8,637)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,399 miles
    Test number
    919957622156
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass61,762 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    61,762 miles
    Test number
    259800297653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,121 miles
    Test number
    703091829678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,121 miles (+3,414)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,121 miles
    Test number
    420029419223
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass51,707 miles (+402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    51,707 miles
    Test number
    966740638247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
  8. Pass51,305 miles (+5,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    777657242184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass45,655 miles (+10,393)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,655 miles
    Test number
    981284744203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,262 miles (+8,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,262 miles
    Test number
    418595529877
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass27,044 miles (+8,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    27,044 miles
    Test number
    607854825050
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both down to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass18,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    18,591 miles
    Test number
    208248063344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 BCD

Does V7 BCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 BCD is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 BCD?
The MOT on V7 BCD is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 BCD done?
V7 BCD was recorded at 76,499 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 6,278 miles a year.
Has V7 BCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 BCD has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 BCD 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 V7 BCD find?
V7 BCD passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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