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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V7 CDBMOT history

V7 CDB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

V7 CDB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,255 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 CDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 CDB was last recorded at 121,255 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,722 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,533 miles
Average per year
2,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,255 miles
  • 2025 – 119,722 miles
  • 2024 – 117,931 miles
  • 2023 – 116,606 miles
  • 2022 – 115,588 miles
  • 2021 – 114,579 miles
  • 2020 – 114,236 miles
  • 2019 – 113,518 miles
  • 2018 – 112,546 miles
  • 2017 – 111,691 miles
  • 2016 – 110,883 miles
  • 2015 – 110,101 miles
  • 2014 – 108,868 miles
  • 2013 – 104,965 miles
  • 2012 – 96,197 miles
  • 2011 – 88,850 miles
  • 2010 – 83,437 miles
  • 2009 – 78,046 miles
  • 2008 – 72,295 miles
  • 2007 – 67,081 miles
  • 2006 – 62,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,255 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,255 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,255 miles
    Test number
    136370673460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,722 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,722 miles
    Test number
    165922334546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,931 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,931 miles
    Test number
    585545969411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,606 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,606 miles
    Test number
    637574313326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,588 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,588 miles
    Test number
    431467004083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,579 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,579 miles
    Test number
    420044107260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,236 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,236 miles
    Test number
    328895114001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,518 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,518 miles
    Test number
    101125383202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,546 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,546 miles
    Test number
    958563711782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,691 miles (+808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,691 miles
    Test number
    547945480864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass110,883 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,883 miles
    Test number
    226311284670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,101 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,101 miles
    Test number
    450867459152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,868 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    815781534268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,843 miles (+3,878)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,843 miles
    Test number
    818368224202
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass104,965 miles (+8,768)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    104,965 miles
    Test number
    858619123216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,197 miles (+7,347)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,197 miles
    Test number
    307281232484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,850 miles
    Test number
    905991221262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,840 miles (+5,403)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,840 miles
    Test number
    699061421277
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass83,437 miles (+5,391)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,437 miles
    Test number
    640659520247
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine management light lit
  20. Pass78,046 miles (+5,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,046 miles
    Test number
    431366829224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
  21. Pass72,295 miles (+5,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,295 miles
    Test number
    881655238240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass67,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,081 miles
    Test number
    794999427288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,081 miles (+4,656)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,081 miles
    Test number
    740329127272
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  24. Fail62,425 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,425 miles
    Test number
    720128826240
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion on both rear feeder brake pipes near rear flexy hoses
  25. Pass62,425 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,425 miles
    Test number
    741978526205
    • NoteCorrosion on both rear feeder brake pipes near rear flexy hoses

Questions about V7 CDB

Does V7 CDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 CDB is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 CDB?
The MOT on V7 CDB is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 CDB done?
V7 CDB was recorded at 121,255 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,940 miles a year.
Has V7 CDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 CDB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on V7 CDB 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 CDB find?
V7 CDB passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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