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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V7 DCAMOT history

V7 DCA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 128,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

V7 DCA white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,835 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 DCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 DCA was last recorded at 128,835 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 10,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,077 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,758 miles
Average per year
9,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,835 miles
  • 2024 – 118,077 miles
  • 2023 – 104,790 miles
  • 2022 – 97,721 miles
  • 2021 – 81,340 miles
  • 2020 – 73,888 miles
  • 2019 – 68,651 miles
  • 2018 – 64,729 miles
  • 2016 – 44,019 miles
  • 2015 – 36,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,835 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,835 miles (+10,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,835 miles
    Test number
    653834516230
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass118,077 miles (+13,287)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,077 miles
    Test number
    471131112456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,790 miles (+7,069)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,790 miles
    Test number
    195102869924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,721 miles
    Test number
    453725825065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,721 miles (+16,381)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,721 miles
    Test number
    836580389354
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,340 miles (+7,452)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,340 miles
    Test number
    153620206450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,888 miles
    Test number
    793232253097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,888 miles (+5,237)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,888 miles
    Test number
    306658527473
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,651 miles (+3,922)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,651 miles
    Test number
    679711604775
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass64,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,729 miles
    Test number
    574061758678
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail64,729 miles (+20,710)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,729 miles
    Test number
    855615142755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass44,019 miles (+7,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,019 miles
    Test number
    985488877288
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass36,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,132 miles
    Test number
    225496144799
    • AdvisoryToo clean for emissions test

Questions about V7 DCA

Does V7 DCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 DCA is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 DCA?
The MOT on V7 DCA is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 DCA done?
V7 DCA was recorded at 128,835 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 9,181 miles a year.
Has V7 DCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 DCA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V7 DCA 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 DCA find?
V7 DCA passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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