BMW M3
Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc
L7 HMJMOT history
L7 HMJ is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,400 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 159,400 mi
- At MOT on 22 Feb 2018
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,979 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 HMJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 HMJ was last recorded at 159,400 miles on 22 Feb 2018, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2016.
- Previous MOT
- 159,212 miles · 22 Oct 2016
- Between the last two tests
- 188 miles
- Average per year
- 6,979 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2018 – 159,400 miles
- 2016 – 159,212 miles
- 2015 – 157,724 miles
- 2014 – 147,959 miles
- 2013 – 139,623 miles
- 2012 – 131,740 miles
- 2011 – 124,587 miles
- 2010 – 115,525 miles
- 2009 – 105,801 miles
- 2008 – 98,084 miles
- 2007 – 89,372 miles
- 2006 – 78,580 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
16 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 540833430873
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 255868502379
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats and belts not fitted
- AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing Both front - Harnesses fitted
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 435464992257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing unable to check seat belts
Pass159,400 miles (+188)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 159,400 miles
- Test number
- 531761529201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 159,212 miles
- Test number
- 187373306635
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 789477129156
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass157,724 miles (+9,765)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 157,724 miles
- Test number
- 202181720120
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass147,959 miles (+8,336)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 147,959 miles
- Test number
- 936310624237
- NoteN/s/ no plate lamp dim
Pass139,623 miles (+7,883)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 139,623 miles
- Test number
- 497132523295
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth inner edge and close to 1.6mm
- NoteUnable to determine the functioning of headlight self leveling system benifit of doubt givin
Pass131,740 miles (+7,153)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 131,740 miles
- Test number
- 855826512211
- 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)
Pass124,587 miles (+9,062)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 124,587 miles
- Test number
- 638061311207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,525 miles (+9,724)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 115,525 miles
- Test number
- 951386580177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,801 miles (+7,717)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 105,801 miles
- Test number
- 914094589119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,084 miles (+8,712)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 98,084 miles
- Test number
- 973179688150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,372 miles (+10,792)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 89,372 miles
- Test number
- 344941317457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 78,580 miles
- Test number
- 300506106416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 HMJ
- Does L7 HMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 HMJ is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 HMJ?
- The MOT on L7 HMJ is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 HMJ done?
- L7 HMJ was recorded at 159,400 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2018, an average of 6,979 miles a year.
- Has L7 HMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 HMJ has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2016.
- Has the mileage on L7 HMJ 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 HMJ find?
- L7 HMJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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