BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
V7 BUXMOT history
V7 BUX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 146,051 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 BUX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Aug 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 BUX was last recorded at 146,051 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 23,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 122,216 miles · 5 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 23,835 miles
- Average per year
- 6,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,051 miles
- 2024 – 122,216 miles
- 2023 – 105,584 miles
- 2022 – 102,798 miles
- 2021 – 100,181 miles
- 2020 – 95,999 miles
- 2019 – 92,637 miles
- 2018 – 84,999 miles
- 2017 – 75,338 miles
- 2016 – 71,300 miles
- 2015 – 65,894 miles
- 2014 – 62,028 miles
- 2013 – 58,948 miles
- 2012 – 54,442 miles
- 2011 – 49,025 miles
- 2010 – 43,014 miles
- 2009 – 39,049 miles
- 2008 – 34,679 miles
- 2007 – 29,585 miles
- 2006 – 24,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,051 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Underside components showing general surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 146,051 miles
- Test number
- 670562721118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,051 miles (+23,835)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,051 miles
- Test number
- 330752442510
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,216 miles (+16,632)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 122,216 miles
- Test number
- 224890322408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,584 miles (+2,786)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 105,584 miles
- Test number
- 273615323293
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,798 miles (+2,617)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 102,798 miles
- Test number
- 389333127797
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass100,181 miles (+4,182)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 100,181 miles
- Test number
- 898714021406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,999 miles (+3,362)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 95,999 miles
- Test number
- 566285662639
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,637 miles (+7,638)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 92,637 miles
- Test number
- 520624802429
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,999 miles (+9,661)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 84,999 miles
- Test number
- 590743706115
- AdvisoryFront Brakes out of Balance 34%
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,338 miles (+4,038)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 75,338 miles
- Test number
- 905564178393
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,300 miles (+95)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 71,300 miles
- Test number
- 471072090282
- AdvisoryBrake pipes surface corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside components showing general surface corrosion
Fail71,205 miles (+5,311)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,205 miles
- Test number
- 632159959212
- DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded both main (2) brake pipes corroded to excess at rear sections on bends (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front a/r/b (d) bushes worn x 2 (2.4.G.2)
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour all four (4) indicator bulbs faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn very low (3.5.1g)
- FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms / rear support bushes worn / unbonded / excess play / wear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes surface coirroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on edges / becoming pitted on braking surface
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
- AdvisorySlight fluctuation on front brakes developing
- AdvisoryUnderside components showing general surface corrosion
Pass65,894 miles (+3,866)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 65,894 miles
- Test number
- 486868035127
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass62,028 miles (+3,080)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 62,028 miles
- Test number
- 768499444139
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,948 miles (+4,506)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 58,948 miles
- Test number
- 906670053178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,442 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 54,442 miles
- Test number
- 289509742101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,379 miles (+5,354)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,379 miles
- Test number
- 426175342121
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass49,025 miles (+6,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 49,025 miles
- Test number
- 719144441157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,014 miles (+3,965)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 43,014 miles
- Test number
- 474416540146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,049 miles (+4,370)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 39,049 miles
- Test number
- 370843359134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,679 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 34,679 miles
- Test number
- 734444758147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,623 miles (+5,038)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,623 miles
- Test number
- 963311458123
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 29,585 miles
- Test number
- 130071857132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,585 miles (+4,820)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,585 miles
- Test number
- 940381157165
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 24,765 miles
- Test number
- 172261656129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V7 BUX
- Does V7 BUX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V7 BUX expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V7 BUX?
- The MOT on V7 BUX expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V7 BUX done?
- V7 BUX was recorded at 146,051 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 6,253 miles a year.
- Has V7 BUX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 BUX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V7 BUX 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 BUX find?
- V7 BUX passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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