BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc
V7 ERYMOT history
V7 ERY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 93,849 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 93,849 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 22 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,359 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 ERY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 26 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 ERY was last recorded at 93,849 miles on 22 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Jan 2026: 93,849 miles, lower than 96,520 miles on 22 Jan 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 96,520 miles · 22 Jan 2025
- Average per year
- 3,359 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,849 miles
- 2025 – 96,520 miles
- 2024 – 88,595 miles
- 2023 – 86,547 miles
- 2022 – 84,497 miles
- 2021 – 81,256 miles
- 2020 – 77,183 miles
- 2019 – 70,201 miles
- 2018 – 66,575 miles
- 2017 – 58,576 miles
- 2016 – 54,195 miles
- 2015 – 51,315 miles
- 2014 – 48,649 miles
- 2013 – 47,646 miles
- 2012 – 45,926 miles
- 2011 – 43,531 miles
- 2010 – 41,298 miles
- 2009 – 37,884 miles
- 2008 – 34,428 miles
- 2007 – 30,392 miles
- 2006 – 27,147 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,849 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Engine management light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear seatbelts unaccesible
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
31 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,849 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 93,849 miles
- Test number
- 952226410629
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,849 miles (-2,671)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,849 miles
- Test number
- 427883694687
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,520 miles (+7,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 96,520 miles
- Test number
- 878141542972
- AdvisoryO/s/front +n/s/front tyre wear on edge
Pass88,595 miles (+2,048)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 88,595 miles
- Test number
- 368624195303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,547 miles (+2,050)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 86,547 miles
- Test number
- 838293647918
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
Pass84,497 miles (+3,241)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 84,497 miles
- Test number
- 243694742070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,256 miles (+4,073)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 81,256 miles
- Test number
- 738241581900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 77,183 miles
- Test number
- 524630241324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,182 miles (+6,981)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,182 miles
- Test number
- 636595388386
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front GRILL LOOSE
Pass70,201 miles (+3,626)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 70,201 miles
- Test number
- 822756378655
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,575 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 66,575 miles
- Test number
- 582524787411
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryRear seatbelts unaccesible
Fail66,573 miles (+7,997)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,573 miles
- Test number
- 676998289082
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear seatbelts unaccesible
Pass58,576 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 58,576 miles
- Test number
- 879370689078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak Requires further investigation
- AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts due to being covered in cushions
Fail58,576 miles (+4,381)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,576 miles
- Test number
- 844670404302
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak Requires further investigation
- AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts due to being covered in cushions
Pass54,195 miles (+2,880)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 54,195 miles
- Test number
- 493738612319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,315 miles (+2,666)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 51,315 miles
- Test number
- 265453735048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,649 miles (+1,003)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 48,649 miles
- Test number
- 128067384445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,646 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 47,646 miles
- Test number
- 726018773018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,646 miles (+1,720)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,646 miles
- Test number
- 588977573007
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,926 miles (+2,395)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 45,926 miles
- Test number
- 505496372092
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront tyres - worn inner shoulders
- NoteNsf tyre - cut on the outer wall
Fail43,531 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,531 miles
- Test number
- 356473381042
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSlight fluid seepage * hose-terminal * (powers teering system).
Pass43,531 miles (+2,233)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,531 miles
- Test number
- 697423281073
- NoteSlight fluid seepage * hose-terminal * (powers teering system).
Pass41,298 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 41,298 miles
- Test number
- 464018070099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,298 miles (+3,414)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,298 miles
- Test number
- 252887070025
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass37,884 miles (+779)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 37,884 miles
- Test number
- 442477679042
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass37,105 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 37,105 miles
- Test number
- 963163949051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,105 miles (+2,677)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,105 miles
- Test number
- 322412949093
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- NoteAst and brake sensor light staying on.
Pass34,428 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,428 miles
- Test number
- 811457078083
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail34,428 miles (+4,036)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,428 miles
- Test number
- 821187778038
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass30,392 miles (+3,245)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 30,392 miles
- Test number
- 393188977001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,147 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 27,147 miles
- Test number
- 484705176062
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteIol leaks in engine compartment, poss rocker cover gasket.
Questions about V7 ERY
- Does V7 ERY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 ERY is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V7 ERY?
- The MOT on V7 ERY is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V7 ERY done?
- V7 ERY was recorded at 93,849 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,359 miles a year.
- Has V7 ERY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 ERY has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V7 ERY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V7 ERY find?
- V7 ERY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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