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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L4 LAPMOT history

L4 LAP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 210,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.

L4 LAP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
210,739 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LAP was last recorded at 210,739 miles on 20 Jul 2024, 10,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
200,168 miles · 27 May 2023
Between the last two tests
10,571 miles
Average per year
10,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 210,739 miles
  • 2023 – 200,168 miles
  • 2021 – 192,211 miles
  • 2020 – 165,433 miles
  • 2019 – 151,123 miles
  • 2018 – 136,479 miles
  • 2017 – 111,500 miles
  • 2016 – 109,621 miles
  • 2014 – 107,705 miles
  • 2013 – 99,652 miles
  • 2012 – 85,469 miles
  • 2011 – 69,517 miles
  • 2010 – 59,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,739 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    210,739 miles
    Test number
    731210845692
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  2. Fail210,739 miles (+10,571)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,739 miles
    Test number
    756697738718
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Pass200,168 miles (+7,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    200,168 miles
    Test number
    236563818093
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  4. Pass192,211 miles (+26,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    192,211 miles
    Test number
    986989533398
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring some under side components
  5. Pass165,433 miles (+14,310)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    165,433 miles
    Test number
    515163388516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,123 miles (+14,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    151,123 miles
    Test number
    351007499989
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUbcc
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted / sill covers fitted
  7. Pass136,479 miles (+24,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,479 miles
    Test number
    846915166767
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  8. Pass111,500 miles (+1,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,500 miles
    Test number
    295787361945
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryMot carried out in wet condition
  9. Pass109,621 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,621 miles
    Test number
    325540057416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,705 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    107,705 miles
    Test number
    805526564238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,652 miles (+14,183)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,652 miles
    Test number
    405823163271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,469 miles (+15,952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,469 miles
    Test number
    285262342206
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass69,517 miles (+9,949)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    258384441285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn & lipped
  14. Pass59,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,568 miles
    Test number
    293266510262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 LAP

Does L4 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 LAP expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 LAP?
The MOT on L4 LAP expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 LAP done?
L4 LAP was recorded at 210,739 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 10,829 miles a year.
Has L4 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LAP has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 LAP 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 L4 LAP find?
L4 LAP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; undertrays fitted.

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