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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y7 KVAMOT history

Y7 KVA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

Y7 KVA 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 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,027 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 KVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 KVA was last recorded at 146,027 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 5,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,415 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,612 miles
Average per year
4,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,027 miles
  • 2025 – 140,415 miles
  • 2024 – 133,813 miles
  • 2023 – 127,763 miles
  • 2022 – 122,928 miles
  • 2021 – 116,436 miles
  • 2020 – 113,521 miles
  • 2019 – 112,048 miles
  • 2018 – 111,096 miles
  • 2017 – 110,554 miles
  • 2016 – 109,030 miles
  • 2015 – 107,813 miles
  • 2014 – 104,713 miles
  • 2013 – 102,513 miles
  • 2012 – 98,053 miles
  • 2011 – 93,078 miles
  • 2010 – 87,483 miles
  • 2009 – 80,047 miles
  • 2008 – 73,065 miles
  • 2007 – 63,541 miles
  • 2006 – 58,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,027 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,027 miles
    Test number
    674639128060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,027 miles (+5,612)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,027 miles
    Test number
    165635791955
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass140,415 miles (+6,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    140,415 miles
    Test number
    949045134762
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass133,813 miles (+6,050)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,813 miles
    Test number
    951525563652
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass127,763 miles (+4,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,763 miles
    Test number
    325274168642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass122,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,928 miles
    Test number
    263696133074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,928 miles (+6,492)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,928 miles
    Test number
    808005427127
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass116,436 miles (+2,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,436 miles
    Test number
    576387561057
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass113,521 miles (+1,473)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,521 miles
    Test number
    518029936087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road spring not sat on seat correctly but is secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road spring not sat on seat correctly but is secure
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass112,048 miles (+952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,048 miles
    Test number
    253464048514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass111,096 miles (+542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,096 miles
    Test number
    783497975470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion starting (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass110,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,554 miles
    Test number
    632136363247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,554 miles (+1,524)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,554 miles
    Test number
    565919143834
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass109,030 miles (+1,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,030 miles
    Test number
    392790410881
    • AdvisoryCorrosion affecting steering and suspension components
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around O/S and N/S rear jack blocks

  15. Pass107,813 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,813 miles
    Test number
    656966845184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,809 miles (+3,096)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,809 miles
    Test number
    268000145473
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass104,713 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,713 miles
    Test number
    426211624123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,513 miles (+4,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,513 miles
    Test number
    199397423173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass98,053 miles (+4,975)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,053 miles
    Test number
    977977832180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear road springs corroded

  20. Pass93,078 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,078 miles
    Test number
    209703941137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,483 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,483 miles
    Test number
    313693500460
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteCorrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

  22. Fail87,483 miles (+7,436)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,483 miles
    Test number
    222692500215
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteCorrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

  23. Pass80,047 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,047 miles
    Test number
    531451649196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,065 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    73,065 miles
    Test number
    501408168102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s park brake effort low

  25. Fail73,065 miles (+9,524)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,065 miles
    Test number
    183578568148
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s park brake effort low

  26. Pass63,541 miles (+4,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,541 miles
    Test number
    102869457426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass58,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,725 miles
    Test number
    644262776008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 KVA

Does Y7 KVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 KVA is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 KVA?
The MOT on Y7 KVA is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 KVA done?
Y7 KVA was recorded at 146,027 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,261 miles a year.
Has Y7 KVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 KVA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y7 KVA 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 Y7 KVA find?
Y7 KVA passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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