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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

L7 FVYMOT history

L7 FVY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

L7 FVY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2025
Mileage
104,169 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 FVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 FVY was last recorded at 104,169 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 5,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,026 miles · 5 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,143 miles
Average per year
4,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,169 miles
  • 2023 – 99,026 miles
  • 2022 – 98,381 miles
  • 2021 – 97,917 miles
  • 2020 – 95,327 miles
  • 2019 – 90,591 miles
  • 2018 – 89,422 miles
  • 2017 – 87,488 miles
  • 2016 – 85,810 miles
  • 2015 – 83,759 miles
  • 2014 – 78,529 miles
  • 2013 – 73,866 miles
  • 2012 – 69,753 miles
  • 2011 – 65,905 miles
  • 2010 – 61,722 miles
  • 2009 – 53,424 miles
  • 2008 – 41,446 miles
  • 2007 – 26,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,169 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear jacking point distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,169 miles (+5,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,169 miles
    Test number
    374531784976
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,026 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,026 miles
    Test number
    124622510504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,381 miles (+464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,381 miles
    Test number
    749084450267
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  4. Pass97,917 miles (+2,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,917 miles
    Test number
    686040113878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,327 miles (+4,736)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    95,327 miles
    Test number
    876508786630
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  6. Pass90,591 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2020
    Odometer
    90,591 miles
    Test number
    369708286809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,422 miles (+32)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,422 miles
    Test number
    116344057986
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. Fail89,390 miles (+1,902)2 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,390 miles
    Test number
    603167480977
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  9. Pass87,488 miles (+1,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,488 miles
    Test number
    664130063018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe coupling (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass85,810 miles (+2,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,810 miles
    Test number
    925925706337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in outer tread area (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

  11. Pass83,759 miles (+5,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,759 miles
    Test number
    467989415173
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing low

  12. Pass78,529 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,529 miles
    Test number
    588953824198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,866 miles (+4,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,866 miles
    Test number
    118885613153
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  14. Pass69,753 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,753 miles
    Test number
    527756222181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,905 miles (+4,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,905 miles
    Test number
    256081331140
    • 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)

  16. Pass61,722 miles (+8,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,722 miles
    Test number
    240732430155
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass53,424 miles (+11,978)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,424 miles
    Test number
    414727719448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,446 miles (+14,818)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,446 miles
    Test number
    404491118491
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteTrims fitted to outersills
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs

  19. Pass26,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    560050727301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 FVY

Does L7 FVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 FVY expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 FVY?
The MOT on L7 FVY expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 FVY done?
L7 FVY was recorded at 104,169 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 4,659 miles a year.
Has L7 FVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 FVY has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L7 FVY 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 FVY find?
L7 FVY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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