No, A7 OBV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for A7 OBV?

The MOT for A7 OBV is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 September 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of A7 OBV?

The recorded mileage for A7 OBV is 93,076 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is A7 OBV ULEZ compliant?

No, A7 OBV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · A7 OBV

A7 OBV

2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 93,076 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2002 · Peterborough
MOT Status: Valid until 04/09/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 93,076 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 04/09/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 93,076 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2002
Engine: 2494cc

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A7 OBV Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 06/11/2024
93,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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A7 OBV Mileage History

17/06/202288,262 mi
06/09/202391,324 mi+3,062 mi
06/11/202493,076 mi+1,752 mi

Average of roughly 2,014 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

A7 OBV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 01:40

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (A7 OBV) between June 2022 and November 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened impact damage bending and pushubg backward the o/s lowe”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn mounting bushes also worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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