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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

L7 ACVMOT history

L7 ACV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

L7 ACV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,164 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ACV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ACV was last recorded at 107,164 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,088 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
1,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,164 miles
  • 2025 – 107,088 miles
  • 2023 – 107,080 miles
  • 2022 – 106,425 miles
  • 2021 – 105,073 miles
  • 2020 – 104,442 miles
  • 2019 – 103,691 miles
  • 2018 – 102,021 miles
  • 2017 – 100,162 miles
  • 2016 – 99,249 miles
  • 2015 – 97,002 miles
  • 2014 – 93,589 miles
  • 2013 – 92,095 miles
  • 2012 – 90,352 miles
  • 2011 – 88,634 miles
  • 2010 – 86,689 miles
  • 2009 – 84,457 miles
  • 2008 – 81,826 miles
  • 2007 – 79,988 miles
  • 2006 – 79,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,164 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,164 miles (+76)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    374679287609
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,088 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,088 miles
    Test number
    176175528217
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,080 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    965613284961
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,080 miles (+655)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    650377334499
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,425 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,425 miles
    Test number
    830577663717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,073 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,073 miles
    Test number
    549306292903
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail105,073 miles (+631)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,073 miles
    Test number
    502856545424
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,442 miles
    Test number
    935659718502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail104,442 miles (+751)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,442 miles
    Test number
    164284596139
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass103,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    371405009892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail103,691 miles (+1,670)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    332228905439
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass102,021 miles (+1,859)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,021 miles
    Test number
    431813848893
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass100,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,162 miles
    Test number
    706123257991
    • AdvisorySpare wheel well area is corroded from underneath

  14. Fail100,162 miles (+913)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,162 miles
    Test number
    923439395186
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySpare wheel well area is corroded from underneath

  15. Pass99,249 miles (+2,247)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,249 miles
    Test number
    712951284313
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavily cracked (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass97,002 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,002 miles
    Test number
    129379105270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,589 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,589 miles
    Test number
    599432674094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,095 miles (+1,743)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,095 miles
    Test number
    949775883057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass90,352 miles (+1,718)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    438903262089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail88,634 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,634 miles
    Test number
    525451171067
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass88,634 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,634 miles
    Test number
    979261771010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,689 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,689 miles
    Test number
    672952460043
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass86,689 miles (+2,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,689 miles
    Test number
    963822860028
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass84,457 miles (+2,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,457 miles
    Test number
    322651059072
    • NoteHandbrake high

  25. Pass81,826 miles (+1,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,826 miles
    Test number
    171824958030
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass79,988 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,988 miles
    Test number
    563114337078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,147 miles
    Test number
    711688326055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L7 ACV

Does L7 ACV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ACV is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ACV?
The MOT on L7 ACV is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 ACV done?
L7 ACV was recorded at 107,164 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 1,392 miles a year.
Has L7 ACV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ACV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 ACV 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 L7 ACV find?
L7 ACV passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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