
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
V7 VPSMOT history
V7 VPS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,710 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 159,710 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,879 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 VPS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 VPS was last recorded at 159,710 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 159,710 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,879 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 159,710 miles
- 2023 – 157,471 miles
- 2018 – 133,222 miles
- 2017 – 110,370 miles
- 2016 – 93,390 miles
- 2015 – 86,866 miles
- 2013 – 82,026 miles
- 2012 – 74,689 miles
- 2011 – 65,629 miles
- 2010 – 57,399 miles
- 2009 – 54,570 miles
- 2008 – 47,496 miles
- 2007 – 39,478 miles
- 2006 – 34,845 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,710 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 159,710 miles
- Test number
- 743900597288
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail159,710 miles (+2,239)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,710 miles
- Test number
- 788378848438
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass157,471 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 157,471 miles
- Test number
- 425993853563
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cord inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail157,471 miles1 dangerous8 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,471 miles
- Test number
- 448846631639
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail157,471 miles (+24,249)4 dangerous8 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,471 miles
- Test number
- 793124503862
- DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system By fuel filter (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed no fuel (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,222 miles (+22,852)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 133,222 miles
- Test number
- 136414317167
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,370 miles (+671)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 110,370 miles
- Test number
- 361872464618
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge
- AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met. Low on the Nearside
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail109,699 miles (+16,309)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,699 miles
- Test number
- 794363692269
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass93,390 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 93,390 miles
- Test number
- 570986726114
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishe
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front shocker weak
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe poorly made
- AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met
- AdvisoryRear top shocker mounts split
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail93,390 miles (+6,524)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,390 miles
- Test number
- 120516214646
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishe
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front shocker weak
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe poorly made
- AdvisoryRear top shocker mounts split
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass86,866 miles (+7)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 86,866 miles
- Test number
- 979597155009
- NoteN/s rear brake pipe corroded.
- NoteSmall exhaust leak from back box.
Fail86,859 miles (+4,833)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,859 miles
- Test number
- 189260755098
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/s rear brake pipe corroded.
- NoteSmall exhaust leak from back box.
Pass82,026 miles (+71)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 82,026 miles
- Test number
- 298515443335
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBattery tray corroded
- NoteHandbrake performance requires attention soon
Fail81,955 miles (+7,266)5 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,955 miles
- Test number
- 196730843368
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBattery tray slightly corroded
Pass74,689 miles (+9,060)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 74,689 miles
- Test number
- 186768042200
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded
- NoteFront tca bushes
- NoteO/s front antiroll bar link gaiter split
Pass65,629 miles (+91)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 65,629 miles
- Test number
- 488552371144
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
- NoteRear exhaust secvtion has a slight blow
- NoteSlight play in both front bottom ball joints
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Fail65,538 miles (+8,139)2 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,538 miles
- Test number
- 256038861104
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
- NoteRear exhaust secvtion has a slight blow
- NoteSlight play in both front bottom ball joints
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass57,399 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 57,399 miles
- Test number
- 632977230117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre worn on edge
Fail57,399 miles (+2,829)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,399 miles
- Test number
- 983887730199
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre worn on edge
Pass54,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 54,570 miles
- Test number
- 893307589183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,569 miles (+7,073)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,569 miles
- Test number
- 912817789161
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass47,496 miles (+8,018)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 47,496 miles
- Test number
- 980533888138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,478 miles (+4,633)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 39,478 miles
- Test number
- 800281057117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 34,845 miles
- Test number
- 854776476284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V7 VPS
- Does V7 VPS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V7 VPS expired on 26 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V7 VPS?
- The MOT on V7 VPS expired on 26 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V7 VPS done?
- V7 VPS was recorded at 159,710 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 6,879 miles a year.
- Has V7 VPS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 VPS has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on V7 VPS 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 VPS find?
- V7 VPS passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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