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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

L7 GWTMOT history

L7 GWT is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

L7 GWT green 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 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,556 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GWT was last recorded at 76,556 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,230 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
326 miles
Average per year
2,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,556 miles
  • 2025 – 76,230 miles
  • 2024 – 75,834 miles
  • 2023 – 75,792 miles
  • 2022 – 75,353 miles
  • 2021 – 75,020 miles
  • 2019 – 74,612 miles
  • 2018 – 74,352 miles
  • 2017 – 73,122 miles
  • 2016 – 63,690 miles
  • 2015 – 62,249 miles
  • 2014 – 60,058 miles
  • 2013 – 58,186 miles
  • 2012 – 54,776 miles
  • 2011 – 52,396 miles
  • 2010 – 49,102 miles
  • 2009 – 45,340 miles
  • 2008 – 41,688 miles
  • 2007 – 36,743 miles
  • 2006 – 30,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,556 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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,556 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,556 miles
    Test number
    460173684713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,230 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    742301025644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,834 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,834 miles
    Test number
    375837660977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,792 miles
    Test number
    183617718330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail75,792 miles (+439)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,792 miles
    Test number
    547720342516
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass75,353 miles (+333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,353 miles
    Test number
    525481188332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad warning wire broken

  7. Pass75,020 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,020 miles
    Test number
    949581727819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,612 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,612 miles
    Test number
    482219489898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,352 miles (+1,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,352 miles
    Test number
    113692380223
    • AdvisoryOff side hand brake weak

  10. Pass73,122 miles (+9,432)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,122 miles
    Test number
    727040226392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,690 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,690 miles
    Test number
    338438899106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm inner rear bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm inner rear bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r jacking rubber missing

  12. Fail63,688 miles (+1,439)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,688 miles
    Test number
    102132374861
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm inner rear bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm inner rear bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r jacking rubber missing

  13. Pass62,249 miles (+28)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    348390515196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail62,221 miles (+2,163)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,221 miles
    Test number
    288183105138
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass60,058 miles (+1,872)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,058 miles
    Test number
    166862514122
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear brake pipe corroded

  16. Pass58,186 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    866886113135
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail58,171 miles (+3,395)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,171 miles
    Test number
    388555813194
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass54,776 miles (+2,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    137235512137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,396 miles
    Test number
    787846211167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,392 miles (+3,290)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,392 miles
    Test number
    475486711173
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass49,102 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,102 miles
    Test number
    400447610165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,340 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,340 miles
    Test number
    343907319151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail45,340 miles (+3,652)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,340 miles
    Test number
    732467019160
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass41,688 miles (+4,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,688 miles
    Test number
    703033818179
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass36,743 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    542468517118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,871 miles
    Test number
    212815966068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 GWT

Does L7 GWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GWT is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 GWT?
The MOT on L7 GWT is valid until 17 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 GWT done?
L7 GWT was recorded at 76,556 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 2,250 miles a year.
Has L7 GWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GWT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 GWT 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 GWT find?
L7 GWT passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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