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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L7 BGSMOT history

L7 BGS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Feb 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,236 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
21 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BGS was last recorded at 77,236 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,268 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
968 miles
Average per year
975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,236 miles
  • 2024 – 76,268 miles
  • 2023 – 75,294 miles
  • 2022 – 73,872 miles
  • 2021 – 73,859 miles
  • 2020 – 73,843 miles
  • 2019 – 73,831 miles
  • 2018 – 73,815 miles
  • 2017 – 73,272 miles
  • 2016 – 73,078 miles
  • 2015 – 71,097 miles
  • 2014 – 65,159 miles
  • 2013 – 62,452 miles
  • 2012 – 62,259 miles
  • 2011 – 62,078 miles
  • 2010 – 61,187 miles
  • 2009 – 60,514 miles
  • 2008 – 59,852 miles
  • 2007 – 59,318 miles
  • 2006 – 58,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,236 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,236 miles (+968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    997502510394
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass76,268 miles (+974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,268 miles
    Test number
    889367721128
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside TCA bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,294 miles
    Test number
    610530195688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,294 miles (+1,422)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,294 miles
    Test number
    465116596517
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass73,872 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,872 miles
    Test number
    426822427083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,871 miles (+12)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,871 miles
    Test number
    430869306946
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass73,859 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,859 miles
    Test number
    419969062169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,843 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,843 miles
    Test number
    949280199740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,831 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,831 miles
    Test number
    690210127534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,815 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,815 miles
    Test number
    746922504098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,272 miles
    Test number
    401346719317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,272 miles (+194)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,272 miles
    Test number
    205531600686
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass73,078 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,078 miles
    Test number
    610120418878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,097 miles
    Test number
    515514516948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail71,097 miles (+5,938)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,097 miles
    Test number
    511637423891
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass65,159 miles (+2,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    195786054227
    • 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)

  17. Pass62,452 miles (+193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    637210153259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,259 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,259 miles
    Test number
    506962652223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,078 miles (+891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    199600061208
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack offside tie rod

  20. Pass61,187 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,187 miles
    Test number
    110134350242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,514 miles (+662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,514 miles
    Test number
    531612569211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass59,852 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,852 miles
    Test number
    791404468278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,318 miles (+755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,318 miles
    Test number
    542131857237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass58,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,563 miles
    Test number
    210981656244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L7 BGS

Does L7 BGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BGS is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 BGS?
The MOT on L7 BGS is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BGS done?
L7 BGS was recorded at 77,236 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 975 miles a year.
Has L7 BGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BGS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 BGS 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 BGS find?
L7 BGS passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside.

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