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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L7 BTPMOT history

L7 BTP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 91,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L7 BTP 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,636 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BTP
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
4 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BTP was last recorded at 91,636 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 10,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,284 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,352 miles
Average per year
5,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,636 miles
  • 2024 – 81,284 miles
  • 2023 – 76,917 miles
  • 2022 – 73,383 miles
  • 2021 – 69,416 miles
  • 2020 – 66,378 miles
  • 2019 – 57,677 miles
  • 2018 – 46,655 miles
  • 2017 – 43,095 miles
  • 2016 – 37,339 miles
  • 2015 – 31,307 miles
  • 2014 – 25,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,636 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bushes worn (as marked). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bushes worn (as marked). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,636 miles (+10,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,636 miles
    Test number
    163179434055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bushes worn (as marked). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bushes worn (as marked). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,284 miles (+4,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,284 miles
    Test number
    486203162116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm outer bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm outer bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,917 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,917 miles
    Test number
    510203624810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,383 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,383 miles
    Test number
    947806530345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,416 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,416 miles
    Test number
    476621160171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,378 miles (+8,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,378 miles
    Test number
    807630852836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass57,677 miles (+11,022)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,677 miles
    Test number
    782993278762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,655 miles (+3,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,655 miles
    Test number
    641364623524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass43,095 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,095 miles
    Test number
    161423038570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread 255/30/19 91Y (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread 225/35/19 88Y (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge of tread 255/30/19 91Y (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFactory covers fitted obscuring testable items

  10. Fail43,095 miles (+5,756)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,095 miles
    Test number
    515655892130
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread 255/30/19 91Y (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread 225/35/19 88Y (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge of tread 255/30/19 91Y (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFactory covers fitted obscuring testable items

  11. Pass37,339 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,339 miles
    Test number
    380827725574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,307 miles (+6,038)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,307 miles
    Test number
    309471345189
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehilcle smoke emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

  13. Pass25,269 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,269 miles
    Test number
    939606534104
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail25,268 miles3 dangerous2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,268 miles
    Test number
    775155534136
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L7 BTP

Does L7 BTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BTP is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 BTP?
The MOT on L7 BTP is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BTP done?
L7 BTP was recorded at 91,636 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,747 miles a year.
Has L7 BTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BTP has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on L7 BTP 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 BTP find?
L7 BTP passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bushes worn (as marked).; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bushes worn (as marked).; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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