BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc
V7 VTVMOT history
V7 VTV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 131,543 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,175 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 VTV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 16 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 VTV was last recorded at 131,543 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 1,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 129,646 miles · 9 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,897 miles
- Average per year
- 5,175 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 131,543 miles
- 2022 – 129,646 miles
- 2021 – 127,667 miles
- 2020 – 125,943 miles
- 2019 – 124,060 miles
- 2018 – 119,926 miles
- 2017 – 112,716 miles
- 2016 – 107,214 miles
- 2015 – 100,420 miles
- 2014 – 93,649 miles
- 2013 – 86,399 miles
- 2012 – 78,614 miles
- 2011 – 70,948 miles
- 2010 – 64,575 miles
- 2009 – 59,839 miles
- 2006 – 44,616 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,543 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,543 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 131,543 miles
- Test number
- 776539145913
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail131,543 miles (+1,897)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,543 miles
- Test number
- 362751009216
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass129,646 miles (+1,979)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 129,646 miles
- Test number
- 542056451480
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass127,667 miles (+1,724)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 127,667 miles
- Test number
- 221128000310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,943 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 125,943 miles
- Test number
- 575952811186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,940 miles (+1,880)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,940 miles
- Test number
- 464688434342
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass124,060 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 124,060 miles
- Test number
- 728972377536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,999 miles (+4,073)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,999 miles
- Test number
- 527748567496
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,926 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 119,926 miles
- Test number
- 871653863339
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexible joint. (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryNumerous presenter effects on rear seat -rear seat belts not checked.
Fail119,926 miles (+7,210)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,926 miles
- Test number
- 761464553940
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexible joint. (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryNumerous presenter effects on rear seat -rear seat belts not checked.
Pass112,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 112,716 miles
- Test number
- 170907206345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,715 miles (+5,501)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,715 miles
- Test number
- 801172604272
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear trackcontroll arm bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Pass107,214 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 107,214 miles
- Test number
- 965111248173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,214 miles (+6,794)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,214 miles
- Test number
- 690075413061
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail100,420 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,420 miles
- Test number
- 326013035003
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass100,420 miles (+6,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 100,420 miles
- Test number
- 526893735022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass93,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 93,649 miles
- Test number
- 515801734028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,649 miles (+7,250)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,649 miles
- Test number
- 129011134417
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 86,399 miles
- Test number
- 159282833423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,396 miles (+7,782)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,396 miles
- Test number
- 989362733037
- DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass78,614 miles (+7,666)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 78,614 miles
- Test number
- 517145122046
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass70,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 70,948 miles
- Test number
- 116512231000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,948 miles (+6,373)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,948 miles
- Test number
- 407782231075
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,575 miles (+4,736)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 64,575 miles
- Test number
- 842943430047
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,839 miles (+15,223)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 59,839 miles
- Test number
- 262816829055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 44,616 miles
- Test number
- 293731106446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V7 VTV
- Does V7 VTV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V7 VTV expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V7 VTV?
- The MOT on V7 VTV expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V7 VTV done?
- V7 VTV was recorded at 131,543 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
- Has V7 VTV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 VTV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on V7 VTV 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 VTV find?
- V7 VTV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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