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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V7 YYWMOT history

V7 YYW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 168,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

V7 YYW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
168,388 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 YYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 YYW was last recorded at 168,388 miles on 20 May 2026, 16,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,964 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
16,424 miles
Average per year
11,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,388 miles
  • 2025 – 151,964 miles
  • 2024 – 131,049 miles
  • 2023 – 121,160 miles
  • 2022 – 109,443 miles
  • 2021 – 103,700 miles
  • 2019 – 91,250 miles
  • 2018 – 82,569 miles
  • 2017 – 75,905 miles
  • 2016 – 58,970 miles
  • 2015 – 43,074 miles
  • 2014 – 33,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,388 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,388 miles (+16,424)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,388 miles
    Test number
    746260011557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,964 miles (+20,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    151,964 miles
    Test number
    483142445076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,049 miles
    Test number
    682881559439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,049 miles (+9,889)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,049 miles
    Test number
    873328183825
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass121,160 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,160 miles
    Test number
    111748437684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail121,160 miles (+11,717)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,160 miles
    Test number
    355928926890
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass109,443 miles (+5,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,443 miles
    Test number
    836010489203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass103,700 miles (+12,450)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,700 miles
    Test number
    664190465731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,250 miles (+8,681)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,250 miles
    Test number
    325935722806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass82,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,569 miles
    Test number
    226713759574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,569 miles (+6,664)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,569 miles
    Test number
    154202432076
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass75,905 miles (+16,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,905 miles
    Test number
    941466571148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point rubber missing
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted restricting view
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted restricting view
  13. Pass58,970 miles (+15,896)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    157427858935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,074 miles (+9,541)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,074 miles
    Test number
    616261085126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,533 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,533 miles
    Test number
    887091874187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,531 miles1 dangerous2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,531 miles
    Test number
    897719364101
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge bald
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge tread low

Questions about V7 YYW

Does V7 YYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 YYW is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 YYW?
The MOT on V7 YYW is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 YYW done?
V7 YYW was recorded at 168,388 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 11,313 miles a year.
Has V7 YYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 YYW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V7 YYW 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 YYW find?
V7 YYW passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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