
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
L7 HYLMOT history
L7 HYL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 199,672 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 199,672 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 13 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,884 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 HYL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 8 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 HYL was last recorded at 199,672 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 7,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 192,610 miles · 22 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,062 miles
- Average per year
- 7,884 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 199,672 miles
- 2021 – 192,610 miles
- 2020 – 187,297 miles
- 2019 – 181,096 miles
- 2018 – 172,240 miles
- 2017 – 165,321 miles
- 2016 – 158,700 miles
- 2015 – 136,636 miles
- 2014 – 123,338 miles
- 2013 – 119,226 miles
- 2011 – 109,454 miles
- 2010 – 100,449 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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges getting low (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge getting low (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
14 tests since 19 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,672 miles (+7,062)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 199,672 miles
- Test number
- 269347293151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,610 miles (+5,313)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 192,610 miles
- Test number
- 382353455558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,297 miles (+6,201)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 187,297 miles
- Test number
- 386642563816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,096 miles (+8,856)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 181,096 miles
- Test number
- 387473221287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,240 miles (+6,919)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 172,240 miles
- Test number
- 323429534762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,321 miles (+6,621)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 165,321 miles
- Test number
- 904443718017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,700 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 158,700 miles
- Test number
- 534246725305
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges getting low (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge getting low (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail158,699 miles (+22,063)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,699 miles
- Test number
- 203746687221
- DangerousLower Steering column universal joint insecure bolt missing (2.1.5)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges getting low (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge getting low (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass136,636 miles (+13,298)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 136,636 miles
- Test number
- 967232125205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,338 miles (+4,112)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 123,338 miles
- Test number
- 268774144298
- 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)
- NoteFront tyre`s wearing on inner edges
Pass119,226 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 119,226 miles
- Test number
- 177396683150
- NoteEmissions to clean to test.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 406778382180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,454 miles (+9,005)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 109,454 miles
- Test number
- 418836081157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 100,449 miles
- Test number
- 284729330129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 HYL
- Does L7 HYL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L7 HYL expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L7 HYL?
- The MOT on L7 HYL expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L7 HYL done?
- L7 HYL was recorded at 199,672 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 7,884 miles a year.
- Has L7 HYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 HYL has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2016.
- Has the mileage on L7 HYL 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 HYL find?
- L7 HYL passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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