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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L7 BNLMOT history

L7 BNL is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 66,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L7 BNL red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,018 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BNL was last recorded at 66,018 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,490 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,528 miles
Average per year
4,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,018 miles
  • 2025 – 64,490 miles
  • 2024 – 63,076 miles
  • 2023 – 59,404 miles
  • 2022 – 57,222 miles
  • 2021 – 48,983 miles
  • 2020 – 44,241 miles
  • 2019 – 38,203 miles
  • 2018 – 33,962 miles
  • 2017 – 28,217 miles
  • 2016 – 24,530 miles
  • 2015 – 17,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,018 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,018 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    200912487607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,490 miles (+1,414)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    64,490 miles
    Test number
    896652015385
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass63,076 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,076 miles
    Test number
    514778520775
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  4. Fail63,002 miles (+3,598)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,002 miles
    Test number
    273383307367
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass59,404 miles (+2,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,404 miles
    Test number
    665050746328
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass57,222 miles (+8,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,222 miles
    Test number
    715250665636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass48,983 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,983 miles
    Test number
    653863146226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,241 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,241 miles
    Test number
    520897297456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,203 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,203 miles
    Test number
    735238583657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,962 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,962 miles
    Test number
    371313761769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,217 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    193565559888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,530 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,530 miles
    Test number
    286341834580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,176 miles
    Test number
    684636748631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 BNL

Does L7 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BNL is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 BNL?
The MOT on L7 BNL is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BNL done?
L7 BNL was recorded at 66,018 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,423 miles a year.
Has L7 BNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BNL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 BNL 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 BNL find?
L7 BNL passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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