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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

L7 CFUMOT history

L7 CFU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L7 CFU silver 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 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
182,331 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 CFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 CFU was last recorded at 182,331 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 5,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,441 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,890 miles
Average per year
6,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,331 miles
  • 2025 – 176,441 miles
  • 2024 – 168,287 miles
  • 2023 – 166,997 miles
  • 2022 – 158,926 miles
  • 2021 – 143,261 miles
  • 2020 – 126,692 miles
  • 2019 – 107,408 miles
  • 2018 – 92,237 miles
  • 2017 – 76,368 miles
  • 2015 – 60,939 miles
  • 2014 – 60,422 miles
  • 2013 – 60,091 miles
  • 2012 – 59,626 miles
  • 2011 – 58,930 miles
  • 2010 – 56,933 miles
  • 2009 – 56,056 miles
  • 2008 – 54,952 miles
  • 2007 – 53,595 miles
  • 2006 – 52,779 miles
  • 2005 – 50,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,331 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,331 miles (+5,890)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    182,331 miles
    Test number
    272746886554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,441 miles (+8,154)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,441 miles
    Test number
    465596978474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,287 miles (+1,290)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    168,287 miles
    Test number
    978097281753
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner/outer sills corroded

  4. Fail166,997 miles (+8,071)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,997 miles
    Test number
    304678165068
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  5. Pass158,926 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    158,926 miles
    Test number
    253082919230
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlate limit damaged

  6. Fail158,926 miles (+15,665)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,926 miles
    Test number
    917248241257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlate limit damaged

  7. Pass143,261 miles (+16,569)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,261 miles
    Test number
    803787624296
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass126,692 miles (+19,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,692 miles
    Test number
    894470934679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,408 miles (+15,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,408 miles
    Test number
    838407404923
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass92,237 miles (+15,869)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,237 miles
    Test number
    618290476566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,368 miles (+15,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    877267628045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass60,939 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,939 miles
    Test number
    876095235764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,937 miles (+515)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    183555067422
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass60,422 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,422 miles
    Test number
    858065464206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,091 miles (+465)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,091 miles
    Test number
    458903373235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlightly low effort on offside parking brake

  16. Pass59,626 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,626 miles
    Test number
    425576782284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,930 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,930 miles
    Test number
    996738771265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,933 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,933 miles
    Test number
    754674580266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,056 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,056 miles
    Test number
    620322889226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,952 miles (+1,357)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,952 miles
    Test number
    610863788294
    • NoteSlight knock when brake applied at nearside front unable to locate a fault at time of test

  21. Pass53,595 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    941076087211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,779 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,779 miles
    Test number
    342726786209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    611184435252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 CFU

Does L7 CFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 CFU is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 CFU?
The MOT on L7 CFU is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 CFU done?
L7 CFU was recorded at 182,331 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 6,310 miles a year.
Has L7 CFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 CFU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 CFU 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 CFU find?
L7 CFU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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