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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L7 ATXMOT history

L7 ATX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 201,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L7 ATX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
201,476 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ATX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ATX was last recorded at 201,476 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 8,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,440 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8,036 miles
Average per year
5,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,476 miles
  • 2023 – 193,440 miles
  • 2022 – 188,340 miles
  • 2021 – 173,819 miles
  • 2019 – 148,162 miles
  • 2018 – 126,142 miles
  • 2017 – 120,926 miles
  • 2016 – 105,376 miles
  • 2015 – 96,440 miles
  • 2014 – 70,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,476 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey not excessive

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged reinforcement exposed

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,476 miles (+8,036)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    201,476 miles
    Test number
    920206971312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey not excessive

  2. Pass193,440 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    193,440 miles
    Test number
    888156519968
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated differential side (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Fail193,439 miles (+5,099)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,439 miles
    Test number
    325243096765
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated differential side (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass188,340 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    188,340 miles
    Test number
    704744917924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre balljoint ( outer ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail188,336 miles (+8)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,336 miles
    Test number
    947992255183
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail188,328 miles (+14,509)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,328 miles
    Test number
    426969285081
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail nuts loose top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses rubbing on drop links

  7. Pass173,819 miles (+25,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    173,819 miles
    Test number
    196500183058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass148,162 miles (+22,020)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,162 miles
    Test number
    979115995382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,142 miles (+5,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,142 miles
    Test number
    814662668544
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass120,926 miles (+15,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    120,926 miles
    Test number
    420204291435
    • AdvisoryNo exhaust emissions detected
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of car, adjacent to lower spring seats, marked in yellow. (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass105,376 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,376 miles
    Test number
    563267399475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,371 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,371 miles
    Test number
    994863604205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,440 miles (+26,117)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,440 miles
    Test number
    165838195154
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f jacking block missing

  14. Pass70,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    977879454240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,288 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,288 miles
    Test number
    408279654234
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about L7 ATX

Does L7 ATX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ATX is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ATX?
The MOT on L7 ATX is valid until 8 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 ATX done?
L7 ATX was recorded at 201,476 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,767 miles a year.
Has L7 ATX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ATX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 ATX 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 ATX find?
L7 ATX passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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