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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

L7 ADWMOT history

L7 ADW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 29,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L7 ADW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
29,293 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ADW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ADW was last recorded at 29,293 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,011 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,282 miles
Average per year
1,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,293 miles
  • 2025 – 28,011 miles
  • 2024 – 26,821 miles
  • 2023 – 25,557 miles
  • 2022 – 24,135 miles
  • 2021 – 22,596 miles
  • 2020 – 21,371 miles
  • 2018 – 20,752 miles
  • 2017 – 19,632 miles
  • 2016 – 18,601 miles
  • 2015 – 17,512 miles
  • 2014 – 16,437 miles
  • 2013 – 15,080 miles
  • 2012 – 13,493 miles
  • 2011 – 11,445 miles
  • 2010 – 9,364 miles
  • 2009 – 9,113 miles
  • 2008 – 8,499 miles
  • 2007 – 8,160 miles
  • 2006 – 7,805 miles
  • 2005 – 7,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,293 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Outer TYRE IS WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,293 miles (+1,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    29,293 miles
    Test number
    940489272489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass28,011 miles (+1,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    28,011 miles
    Test number
    978270907807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LIGHT CORROSION TO CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass26,821 miles (+1,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    26,821 miles
    Test number
    386187612194
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various front and rear suspension components corroding and flaking all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass25,557 miles (+1,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    25,557 miles
    Test number
    563719410882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass24,135 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    24,135 miles
    Test number
    254722538080
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENTION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKES FLUCTUATING JUST WITHIN LIMITS (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISKS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail24,135 miles (+1,539)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,135 miles
    Test number
    380555752534
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENTION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKES FLUCTUATING JUST WITHIN LIMITS (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISKS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass22,596 miles (+1,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    22,596 miles
    Test number
    515510856785
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 valve stems have age slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass21,371 miles (+619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    21,371 miles
    Test number
    861077709377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have age related cracking to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All tyre valve have age related cracking (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass20,752 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    20,752 miles
    Test number
    653184673063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer TYRE IS WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear TYRES ARE NEARING THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

  10. Fail20,752 miles (+1,120)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,752 miles
    Test number
    961767121062
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer TYRE IS WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear TYRES ARE NEARING THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

  11. Pass19,632 miles (+1,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    19,632 miles
    Test number
    947232014765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake is slightly binding on rotation / RBT reading passed

  12. Pass18,601 miles (+1,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    18,601 miles
    Test number
    472507447680
    • AdvisoryAll road tyres have age related cracking to sidewalls
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves have early signs of age related cracking
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low inner pads requires brake inspection

  13. Pass17,512 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    17,512 miles
    Test number
    318548758773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,437 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    16,437 miles
    Test number
    195904524315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,080 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,080 miles
    Test number
    246469433324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,493 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    13,493 miles
    Test number
    647922642383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,445 miles (+2,081)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    11,445 miles
    Test number
    725156621366
    • NoteBoth front tyre valves have very slight age related cracking

  18. Pass9,364 miles (+251)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    9,364 miles
    Test number
    921371220388
    • DangerousAll four tyres have age related cracking on sidewalls, and should be monitored regually

  19. Pass9,113 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    9,113 miles
    Test number
    590552629357
    • NoteALL 4TYRES ARE SHOWING EARLY SIGNS OF SIDEWALL CRAZING DUE TO AGE/BUT NOT SERIOUS

  20. Fail9,113 miles (+614)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,113 miles
    Test number
    742692029300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteALL 4TYRES ARE SHOWING EARLY SIGNS OF SIDEWALL CRAZING DUE TO AGE/BUT NOT SERIOUS

  21. Pass8,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    8,499 miles
    Test number
    122247918303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail8,499 miles (+339)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,499 miles
    Test number
    662227418354
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  23. Pass8,160 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    8,160 miles
    Test number
    824761417361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,805 miles
    Test number
    280468416313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail7,805 miles (+70)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,805 miles
    Test number
    673038516308
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  26. Pass7,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    7,735 miles
    Test number
    423718095287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 ADW

Does L7 ADW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ADW is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ADW?
The MOT on L7 ADW is valid until 11 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 ADW done?
L7 ADW was recorded at 29,293 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 1,058 miles a year.
Has L7 ADW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ADW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 ADW 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 ADW find?
L7 ADW passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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