BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc
H3 LVAMOT history
H3 LVA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 96,256 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H3 LVA
- 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
- 14 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H3 LVA was last recorded at 96,256 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,244 miles · 7 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 4,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,256 miles
- 2025 – 94,842 miles
- 2024 – 92,640 miles
- 2023 – 90,640 miles
- 2022 – 88,430 miles
- 2020 – 85,930 miles
- 2019 – 84,121 miles
- 2018 – 79,967 miles
- 2017 – 74,480 miles
- 2016 – 70,096 miles
- 2015 – 61,509 miles
- 2014 – 53,924 miles
- 2013 – 45,667 miles
- 2012 – 34,449 miles
- 2011 – 32,423 miles
- 2010 – 25,460 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,256 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19 RFT both tyres worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 RFT worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Inner alloy weld repair to wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,256 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 96,256 miles
- Test number
- 859551877494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail96,244 miles (+1,402)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,244 miles
- Test number
- 158477769637
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,842 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 94,842 miles
- Test number
- 184142767237
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass92,640 miles (+2,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 92,640 miles
- Test number
- 161504598067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,640 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 90,640 miles
- Test number
- 555481648871
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19 RFT both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 RFT worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner alloy weld repair to wheel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,634 miles (+2,204)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,634 miles
- Test number
- 530830839421
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19 RFT both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 RFT worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/19 XL worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner alloy weld repair to wheel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyres run flat and extra load fitted to same axle
Pass88,430 miles (+2,500)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 88,430 miles
- Test number
- 659081086416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,930 miles (+1,809)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 85,930 miles
- Test number
- 427081894654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,121 miles (+4,154)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 84,121 miles
- Test number
- 858168749323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,967 miles (+5,487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 79,967 miles
- Test number
- 734458944132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,480 miles (+54)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 74,480 miles
- Test number
- 682396401241
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
Fail74,426 miles (+4,330)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,426 miles
- Test number
- 440812677623
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
Pass70,096 miles (+8,587)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 70,096 miles
- Test number
- 510321911489
- AdvisoryFront tyres inner sidewalls splitting
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,509 miles (+7,585)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 61,509 miles
- Test number
- 405185925171
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/S/F O/S/F tyres inner edges splitting
Pass53,924 miles (+8,257)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 53,924 miles
- Test number
- 258909724422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,667 miles (+11,218)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 45,667 miles
- Test number
- 996478033128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 34,449 miles
- Test number
- 918453752145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,449 miles (+2,026)5 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,449 miles
- Test number
- 998484342148
- DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass32,423 miles (+6,963)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 32,423 miles
- Test number
- 955922801315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 25,460 miles
- Test number
- 711383300329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about H3 LVA
- Does H3 LVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H3 LVA is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H3 LVA?
- The MOT on H3 LVA is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H3 LVA done?
- H3 LVA was recorded at 96,256 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,581 miles a year.
- Has H3 LVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H3 LVA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on H3 LVA 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 H3 LVA find?
- H3 LVA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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