BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc
V7 CHCMOT history
V7 CHC is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,987 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 86,987 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 CHC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 8 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 CHC was last recorded at 86,987 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,931 miles · 30 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 56 miles
- Average per year
- 3,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,987 miles
- 2024 – 86,931 miles
- 2023 – 86,846 miles
- 2022 – 86,710 miles
- 2021 – 86,519 miles
- 2020 – 85,837 miles
- 2019 – 85,554 miles
- 2018 – 84,955 miles
- 2017 – 80,550 miles
- 2016 – 76,943 miles
- 2015 – 72,068 miles
- 2014 – 67,395 miles
- 2013 – 59,653 miles
- 2012 – 50,188 miles
- 2011 – 40,260 miles
- 2010 – 35,633 miles
- 2009 – 30,714 miles
- 2008 – 25,590 miles
- 2007 – 20,130 miles
- 2006 – 17,218 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,987 miles
- DangerousBoth front tyres heavily perished
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor7 MOTs, 2018–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Tyre pressure fault warning light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,987 miles (+56)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 86,987 miles
- Test number
- 173730457524
- DangerousBoth front tyres heavily perished
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,931 miles (+85)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 86,931 miles
- Test number
- 854048925757
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPML on
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts starting to perish on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,846 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 86,846 miles
- Test number
- 878404917596
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
Fail86,846 miles (+136)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,846 miles
- Test number
- 812151598998
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
Pass86,710 miles (+191)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 86,710 miles
- Test number
- 565375360406
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light indicates a fault
Pass86,519 miles (+682)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 86,519 miles
- Test number
- 171434893301
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass85,837 miles (+283)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 85,837 miles
- Test number
- 240067671135
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure fault warning light on
Pass85,554 miles (+599)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 85,554 miles
- Test number
- 644788355282
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure fault warning light on
Pass84,955 miles (+4,405)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 84,955 miles
- Test number
- 604390319946
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTPMS warning light on
Pass80,550 miles (+3,607)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 80,550 miles
- Test number
- 480136282176
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyre management warning light on
Pass76,943 miles (+4,875)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 76,943 miles
- Test number
- 807163118236
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass72,068 miles (+4,673)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 72,068 miles
- Test number
- 971820856969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,395 miles (+1,448)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 67,395 miles
- Test number
- 419217494294
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass65,947 miles (+6,294)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 65,947 miles
- Test number
- 216135984458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,653 miles (+142)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 59,653 miles
- Test number
- 889292583253
- NoteCentre and rear exhaust clamps rusty and broken
- NoteCentre exhaust bolts misssing
Fail59,511 miles (+9,323)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,511 miles
- Test number
- 386154573297
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- NoteCentre and rear exhaust clamps rusty and broken
- NoteCentre exhaust bolts misssing
Pass50,188 miles (+9,928)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 50,188 miles
- Test number
- 978884102306
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass40,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 40,260 miles
- Test number
- 227278691220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,260 miles (+4,627)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,260 miles
- Test number
- 839233191238
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass35,633 miles (+4,919)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 35,633 miles
- Test number
- 362811200306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,714 miles (+5,124)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 30,714 miles
- Test number
- 770500429228
- NoteCuts on side wall slight lump
Pass25,590 miles (+5,460)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 25,590 miles
- Test number
- 934129418269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 20,130 miles
- Test number
- 443862327223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,130 miles (+2,912)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,130 miles
- Test number
- 803652727233
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,218 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 17,218 miles
- Test number
- 252394686102
- NoteDamage to nsr tyre wall
Questions about V7 CHC
- Does V7 CHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 CHC is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V7 CHC?
- The MOT on V7 CHC is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V7 CHC done?
- V7 CHC was recorded at 86,987 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
- Has V7 CHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 CHC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on V7 CHC 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 CHC find?
- V7 CHC passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: both front tyres heavily perished; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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