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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.

V7 VPS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass159,710 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Pass54,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    893307589183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass47,496 miles (+8,018)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,496 miles
    Test number
    980533888138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,478 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,478 miles
    Test number
    800281057117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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