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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L7 CFFMOT history

L7 CFF is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

L7 CFF grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
79,248 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 CFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 CFF was last recorded at 79,248 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,239 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,248 miles
  • 2024 – 77,096 miles
  • 2023 – 75,011 miles
  • 2022 – 72,740 miles
  • 2021 – 70,363 miles
  • 2020 – 68,425 miles
  • 2019 – 64,808 miles
  • 2018 – 62,388 miles
  • 2017 – 57,872 miles
  • 2016 – 53,719 miles
  • 2015 – 50,311 miles
  • 2014 – 46,739 miles
  • 2013 – 41,004 miles
  • 2012 – 36,780 miles
  • 2010 – 31,756 miles
  • 2009 – 29,276 miles
  • 2008 – 25,833 miles
  • 2007 – 19,995 miles
  • 2006 – 12,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,248 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.

  • O/s drive shaft seal leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,248 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,248 miles
    Test number
    357357489328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,239 miles (+2,143)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,239 miles
    Test number
    372546517462
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,096 miles (+2,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,096 miles
    Test number
    149239544788
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,011 miles (+2,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,011 miles
    Test number
    790659251174
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, OSF/NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,740 miles (+2,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,740 miles
    Test number
    477900535138
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres showing signs of perishing within threads

  6. Pass70,363 miles (+1,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,363 miles
    Test number
    338045699803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Chip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,425 miles
    Test number
    873759115536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,425 miles (+3,617)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,425 miles
    Test number
    256793873176
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,808 miles (+2,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    574288957089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,388 miles
    Test number
    339063368302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,388 miles (+4,516)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,388 miles
    Test number
    667047061397
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInlet pipe split by air mass meter
    • AdvisoryO/s drive shaft seal leaking

  12. Pass57,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,872 miles
    Test number
    410860258174
    • AdvisoryO/s drive shaft seal leaking

  13. Fail57,872 miles (+4,153)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,872 miles
    Test number
    703709913799
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s drive shaft seal leaking

  14. Pass53,719 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,719 miles
    Test number
    177691759675
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail53,719 miles (+3,408)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,719 miles
    Test number
    971328608172
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass50,311 miles (+3,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,311 miles
    Test number
    476572245370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass46,739 miles (+5,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,739 miles
    Test number
    917897364242
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail41,004 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,004 miles
    Test number
    389707983217
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear diff oil leak.

  19. Pass41,004 miles (+4,224)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,004 miles
    Test number
    846507683209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear diff oil leak.

  20. Pass36,780 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,780 miles
    Test number
    387212482238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,020 miles
    Test number
    255392902407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,020 miles (+4,264)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,020 miles
    Test number
    839411902166
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass31,756 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    784783720370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,276 miles (+3,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,276 miles
    Test number
    630028219315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass25,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,833 miles
    Test number
    862061238349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,833 miles (+5,838)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,833 miles
    Test number
    280941738327
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass19,995 miles (+7,917)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,995 miles
    Test number
    323265227305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,078 miles
    Test number
    272454116398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail12,078 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,078 miles
    Test number
    622634616381
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L7 CFF

Does L7 CFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 CFF expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 CFF?
The MOT on L7 CFF expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 CFF done?
L7 CFF was recorded at 79,248 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
Has L7 CFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 CFF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 CFF 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 CFF find?
L7 CFF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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