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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

V7 RBJMOT history

V7 RBJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

V7 RBJ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,049 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 RBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 RBJ was last recorded at 114,049 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,791 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,258 miles
Average per year
5,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,049 miles
  • 2025 – 111,791 miles
  • 2024 – 110,453 miles
  • 2023 – 104,467 miles
  • 2022 – 101,602 miles
  • 2021 – 94,334 miles
  • 2020 – 86,457 miles
  • 2019 – 77,416 miles
  • 2018 – 69,996 miles
  • 2017 – 63,728 miles
  • 2016 – 57,736 miles
  • 2015 – 50,277 miles
  • 2014 – 44,634 miles
  • 2013 – 36,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,049 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil plus bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test electrics tested okRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust smell / leak offside engine bay, unable to determine where
  • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing slightly

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.5 mm in certain areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips x2

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective dpf bracket is missing both bolts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,049 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,049 miles
    Test number
    407112085123
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil plus bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test electrics tested ok
    • AdvisoryExhaust smell / leak offside engine bay, unable to determine where
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing slightly
  2. Fail114,048 miles (+2,257)1 dangerous1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,048 miles
    Test number
    374911447800
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut where devoid of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil plus bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner (advise replacement asap) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test electrics tested ok
    • AdvisoryExhaust smell / leak offside engine bay, unable to determine where
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing slightly
  3. Pass111,791 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,791 miles
    Test number
    542958003219
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.5 mm in certain areas (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test electrics tested ok
  4. Fail111,784 miles (+1,331)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,784 miles
    Test number
    151216654205
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.5 mm in certain areas (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test electrics tested ok
    • AdvisoryLow washer fluid warning message
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers poor/smearing slightly
  5. Pass110,453 miles (+5,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,453 miles
    Test number
    230797376532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass104,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,467 miles
    Test number
    720268484021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail104,467 miles (+2,865)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,467 miles
    Test number
    499393793846
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass101,602 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,602 miles
    Test number
    341937340495
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective dpf bracket is missing both bolts (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil probably has leaked out all fluid (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil probably has leaked out all fluid (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail101,602 miles (+7,268)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,602 miles
    Test number
    214697298741
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective dpf bracket is missing both bolts (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil probably has leaked out all fluid (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil probably has leaked out all fluid (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass94,334 miles (+7,877)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,334 miles
    Test number
    485175547590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect may have leaked alot of fluid in the past (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect may have leaked alot of fluid in the past (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass86,457 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,457 miles
    Test number
    714690689994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,417 miles (+9,001)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,417 miles
    Test number
    925157098073
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass77,416 miles (+7,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,416 miles
    Test number
    234542362205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper control arm play in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass69,996 miles (+6,268)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,996 miles
    Test number
    123757232653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,728 miles (+5,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    293988182501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass57,736 miles (+7,459)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    212100244097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,277 miles (+5,643)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,277 miles
    Test number
    956055025254
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on outer edge
  18. Pass44,634 miles (+7,740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,634 miles
    Test number
    635821834202
    • NoteScrew in near side rear tyre
  19. Pass36,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,894 miles
    Test number
    799252143286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 RBJ

Does V7 RBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 RBJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 RBJ?
The MOT on V7 RBJ is valid until 4 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 RBJ done?
V7 RBJ was recorded at 114,049 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,973 miles a year.
Has V7 RBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 RBJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 RBJ 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 RBJ find?
V7 RBJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central front lower power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, and 7 more.

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