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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

Y7 VAKMOT history

Y7 VAK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

Y7 VAK black 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,345 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 VAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 VAK was last recorded at 88,345 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,369 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
976 miles
Average per year
4,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,345 miles
  • 2025 – 87,369 miles
  • 2024 – 83,739 miles
  • 2023 – 78,926 miles
  • 2022 – 77,781 miles
  • 2021 – 76,169 miles
  • 2020 – 74,768 miles
  • 2019 – 71,620 miles
  • 2018 – 67,671 miles
  • 2017 – 64,502 miles
  • 2016 – 63,391 miles
  • 2015 – 58,416 miles
  • 2014 – 54,663 miles
  • 2013 – 47,305 miles
  • 2012 – 39,292 miles
  • 2011 – 30,846 miles
  • 2010 – 21,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,345 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Age related corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front exhaust flange nuts excessively corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,345 miles (+976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,345 miles
    Test number
    616742027328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass87,369 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,369 miles
    Test number
    919192468274
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange nuts excessively corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded.
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail87,366 miles (+3,627)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,366 miles
    Test number
    413480572118
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange nuts excessively corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded.
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass83,739 miles (+4,813)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    893834173291
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,926 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,926 miles
    Test number
    276319702232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,781 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,781 miles
    Test number
    874176035469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass76,169 miles (+1,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,169 miles
    Test number
    551975747057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass74,768 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,768 miles
    Test number
    743078555031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail74,768 miles (+3,148)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,768 miles
    Test number
    943739045682
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,620 miles (+3,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,620 miles
    Test number
    372830622867
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass67,671 miles (+3,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,671 miles
    Test number
    389150896054
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,502 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,502 miles
    Test number
    317291202265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,391 miles
    Test number
    576358122788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,390 miles (+4,974)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,390 miles
    Test number
    303379755600
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,416 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,416 miles
    Test number
    226823515457
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSills have covers fitted

  16. Fail58,416 miles (+3,753)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,416 miles
    Test number
    245811315152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSills have covers fitted

  17. Pass54,663 miles (+7,358)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,663 miles
    Test number
    515277264250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,305 miles (+8,013)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,305 miles
    Test number
    698587353293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,292 miles (+8,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,292 miles
    Test number
    118400972235
    • 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)

  20. Pass30,846 miles (+9,177)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,846 miles
    Test number
    795459161287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,669 miles
    Test number
    472624750285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 VAK

Does Y7 VAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 VAK is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 VAK?
The MOT on Y7 VAK is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 VAK done?
Y7 VAK was recorded at 88,345 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,275 miles a year.
Has Y7 VAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 VAK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 VAK 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 VAK find?
Y7 VAK passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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