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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,997 cc

L7 ASJMOT history

L7 ASJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L7 ASJ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,612 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ASJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ASJ was last recorded at 130,612 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,843 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,769 miles
Average per year
6,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,612 miles
  • 2025 – 125,843 miles
  • 2024 – 118,800 miles
  • 2023 – 107,205 miles
  • 2022 – 100,194 miles
  • 2021 – 93,762 miles
  • 2020 – 76,351 miles
  • 2019 – 74,941 miles
  • 2017 – 73,029 miles
  • 2016 – 71,411 miles
  • 2015 – 66,776 miles
  • 2014 – 58,744 miles
  • 2013 – 50,271 miles
  • 2012 – 44,639 miles
  • 2011 – 39,721 miles
  • 2010 – 34,775 miles
  • 2009 – 27,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,612 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays installed obscuring some components

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.

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,612 miles (+4,769)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,612 miles
    Test number
    129588763731
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays installed obscuring some components

  2. Pass125,843 miles (+7,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,843 miles
    Test number
    853557935248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seats folded down at time of test
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  3. Pass118,800 miles (+11,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,800 miles
    Test number
    415581680006
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,205 miles (+7,011)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,205 miles
    Test number
    886798088226
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,194 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,194 miles
    Test number
    365625230635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays + engine covers fitted when tested

  6. Fail100,194 miles (+6,432)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,194 miles
    Test number
    336064116464
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays + engine covers fitted when tested

  7. Pass93,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,762 miles
    Test number
    135727682762
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

  8. Fail93,762 miles (+17,411)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,762 miles
    Test number
    985668633121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,351 miles (+1,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,351 miles
    Test number
    701083724330
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass74,941 miles (+1,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    704715820145
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass73,029 miles (+1,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,029 miles
    Test number
    992369187536
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass71,411 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,411 miles
    Test number
    983271005034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,776 miles (+8,032)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,776 miles
    Test number
    336549225201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass58,744 miles (+8,473)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,744 miles
    Test number
    688150034287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,271 miles (+5,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,271 miles
    Test number
    705769933254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,639 miles
    Test number
    725822042286
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail44,639 miles (+4,918)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,639 miles
    Test number
    119027932200
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,721 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,721 miles
    Test number
    619070551284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,775 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,775 miles
    Test number
    403455880245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail34,699 miles (+7,336)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,699 miles
    Test number
    252604880298
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass27,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,363 miles
    Test number
    663489109327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 ASJ

Does L7 ASJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ASJ is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ASJ?
The MOT on L7 ASJ is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 ASJ done?
L7 ASJ was recorded at 130,612 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,164 miles a year.
Has L7 ASJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ASJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 ASJ 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 ASJ find?
L7 ASJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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