BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,990 cc
L7 APNMOT history
L7 APN is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,154 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 117,154 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,768 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 APN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 APN was last recorded at 117,154 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 5,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 112,007 miles · 4 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,147 miles
- Average per year
- 4,768 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,154 miles
- 2024 – 112,007 miles
- 2023 – 103,187 miles
- 2022 – 95,757 miles
- 2021 – 85,921 miles
- 2020 – 81,535 miles
- 2019 – 74,828 miles
- 2018 – 69,688 miles
- 2017 – 64,862 miles
- 2016 – 59,990 miles
- 2015 – 50,726 miles
- 2014 – 48,293 miles
- 2013 – 46,010 miles
- 2012 – 43,797 miles
- 2011 – 40,983 miles
- 2010 – 38,065 miles
- 2009 – 35,271 miles
- 2008 – 32,168 miles
- 2007 – 28,728 miles
- 2006 – 24,795 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,154 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 117,154 miles
- Test number
- 949603397095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,154 miles (+5,147)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,154 miles
- Test number
- 610774160419
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass112,007 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 112,007 miles
- Test number
- 352932942715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,003 miles (+8,816)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,003 miles
- Test number
- 306054357074
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass103,187 miles (+202)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 103,187 miles
- Test number
- 171408750142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail102,985 miles (+7,228)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,985 miles
- Test number
- 653628092423
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass95,757 miles (+9,836)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 95,757 miles
- Test number
- 208073584003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,921 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 85,921 miles
- Test number
- 115064231212
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail85,921 miles (+4,386)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,921 miles
- Test number
- 472976676130
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass81,535 miles (+6,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 81,535 miles
- Test number
- 926273896187
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass74,828 miles (+5,140)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 74,828 miles
- Test number
- 293342836075
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
Pass69,688 miles (+4,826)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 69,688 miles
- Test number
- 366536532270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing screen
Pass64,862 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 64,862 miles
- Test number
- 803062270901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Fail64,854 miles (+4,864)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,854 miles
- Test number
- 430005520366
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,990 miles (+9,264)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 59,990 miles
- Test number
- 551943268919
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,726 miles (+2,433)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 50,726 miles
- Test number
- 239172645470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,293 miles (+2,283)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 48,293 miles
- Test number
- 958222744168
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteSlight play in steering rack o/s, but serviceable.
Pass46,010 miles (+2,213)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 46,010 miles
- Test number
- 167232443181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,797 miles (+2,814)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 43,797 miles
- Test number
- 905449932108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,983 miles (+2,918)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 40,983 miles
- Test number
- 776633041197
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass38,065 miles (+2,794)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 38,065 miles
- Test number
- 924741040175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,271 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 35,271 miles
- Test number
- 300750359152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,198 miles (+3,030)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,198 miles
- Test number
- 954117349111
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass32,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 32,168 miles
- Test number
- 154838848144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,146 miles (+3,418)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,146 miles
- Test number
- 464198048170
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass28,728 miles (+3,933)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 28,728 miles
- Test number
- 304043547156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2007
- Odometer
- 24,795 miles
- Test number
- 243474846488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 APN
- Does L7 APN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L7 APN expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L7 APN?
- The MOT on L7 APN expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L7 APN done?
- L7 APN was recorded at 117,154 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,768 miles a year.
- Has L7 APN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 APN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 APN 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 APN find?
- L7 APN passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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