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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

L22 TAXMOT history

L22 TAX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L22 TAX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,770 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 TAX
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
24 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 TAX was last recorded at 127,770 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,951 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
819 miles
Average per year
6,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,770 miles
  • 2025 – 126,951 miles
  • 2024 – 121,850 miles
  • 2023 – 117,333 miles
  • 2022 – 113,050 miles
  • 2021 – 109,172 miles
  • 2020 – 105,023 miles
  • 2019 – 100,130 miles
  • 2018 – 92,936 miles
  • 2017 – 84,021 miles
  • 2016 – 72,733 miles
  • 2015 – 63,262 miles
  • 2014 – 55,891 miles
  • 2013 – 47,582 miles
  • 2012 – 34,433 miles
  • 2011 – 28,359 miles
  • 2010 – 20,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,770 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Front chip in windscreen

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,770 miles (+819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,770 miles
    Test number
    415813854641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chip in windscreen

  2. Pass126,951 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,951 miles
    Test number
    119149355183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,949 miles (+5,099)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,949 miles
    Test number
    492206702138
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass121,850 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,850 miles
    Test number
    495886999559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,847 miles (+4,514)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,847 miles
    Test number
    276244996234
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,333 miles (+4,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,333 miles
    Test number
    929996209632
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,050 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,050 miles
    Test number
    707018378894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,172 miles (+4,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,172 miles
    Test number
    178509078867
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,023 miles
    Test number
    634169436763
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,023 miles (+4,893)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,023 miles
    Test number
    908219500297
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,130 miles (+7,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,130 miles
    Test number
    665951323985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass92,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,936 miles
    Test number
    620997215331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,935 miles (+8,914)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,935 miles
    Test number
    475629401415
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass84,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,021 miles
    Test number
    575021340157
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gear box
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail84,021 miles (+11,288)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,021 miles
    Test number
    593334437049
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gear box
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass72,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    561654567148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,733 miles (+9,471)1 dangerous1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    182062583672
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outter not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass63,262 miles (+7,371)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,262 miles
    Test number
    208419130701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,891 miles (+8,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    377118564431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass47,582 miles (+13,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,582 miles
    Test number
    935593463276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,433 miles (+6,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,433 miles
    Test number
    318231472450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass28,359 miles (+7,645)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,359 miles
    Test number
    907873271284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,714 miles
    Test number
    343653070285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 TAX

Does L22 TAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 TAX is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 TAX?
The MOT on L22 TAX is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 TAX done?
L22 TAX was recorded at 127,770 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 6,796 miles a year.
Has L22 TAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 TAX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 TAX 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 L22 TAX find?
L22 TAX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front chip in windscreen.

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