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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L7 ETBMOT history

L7 ETB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L7 ETB blue 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 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,474 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ETB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ETB was last recorded at 140,474 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,279 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,195 miles
Average per year
5,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,474 miles
  • 2024 – 139,279 miles
  • 2023 – 136,193 miles
  • 2022 – 124,721 miles
  • 2021 – 120,478 miles
  • 2019 – 116,727 miles
  • 2018 – 108,059 miles
  • 2016 – 91,895 miles
  • 2015 – 89,319 miles
  • 2014 – 84,669 miles
  • 2013 – 80,755 miles
  • 2012 – 76,560 miles
  • 2011 – 72,614 miles
  • 2010 – 67,432 miles
  • 2009 – 59,074 miles
  • 2007 – 47,326 miles
  • 2006 – 38,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,474 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,474 miles (+1,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,474 miles
    Test number
    631377571206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,279 miles (+3,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,279 miles
    Test number
    767866733737
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,193 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,193 miles
    Test number
    346627115388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail136,193 miles (+11,472)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,193 miles
    Test number
    533720623379
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,721 miles (+4,243)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,721 miles
    Test number
    380807653332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,478 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,478 miles
    Test number
    967030408900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail120,457 miles (+3,730)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,457 miles
    Test number
    204162456273
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,727 miles
    Test number
    421606398320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,727 miles (+8,668)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,727 miles
    Test number
    658502549044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,059 miles (+16,164)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,059 miles
    Test number
    219907234065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,895 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,895 miles
    Test number
    699535270349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,664 miles
    Test number
    492639068735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,664 miles (+2,345)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,664 miles
    Test number
    528188821092
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass89,319 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,319 miles
    Test number
    579501645149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,669 miles (+3,914)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    449264364024
    • NoteAdvise front tyres cracking in treads
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre on wear bars
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f door check strap noisey

  16. Pass80,755 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,755 miles
    Test number
    585973563094
    • NoteAiur bag light on dash board
    • NoteN/s/r tyres close to legal limit
    • NoteSlight oil leak around power steering cap
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

  17. Fail80,755 miles (+4,195)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,755 miles
    Test number
    885673863008
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAiur bag light on dash board
    • NoteN/s/r tyres close to legal limit
    • NoteSlight oil leak around power steering cap
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

  18. Pass76,560 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,560 miles
    Test number
    468637562007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,614 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,614 miles
    Test number
    546638261076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,432 miles (+8,358)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,432 miles
    Test number
    871829260069
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteHandbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

  21. Pass59,074 miles (+11,748)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,074 miles
    Test number
    983595649039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass47,326 miles (+8,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,326 miles
    Test number
    231598747073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,728 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,728 miles
    Test number
    822511456099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,013 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,013 miles
    Test number
    441108246095
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L7 ETB

Does L7 ETB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ETB is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ETB?
The MOT on L7 ETB is valid until 2 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 ETB done?
L7 ETB was recorded at 140,474 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,029 miles a year.
Has L7 ETB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ETB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 ETB 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 ETB find?
L7 ETB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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