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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.

L7 HYL grey 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass199,672 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass199,672 miles (+7,062)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    199,672 miles
    Test number
    269347293151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass192,610 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    192,610 miles
    Test number
    382353455558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass187,297 miles (+6,201)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    187,297 miles
    Test number
    386642563816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,096 miles (+8,856)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    181,096 miles
    Test number
    387473221287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass172,240 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    172,240 miles
    Test number
    323429534762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,321 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    165,321 miles
    Test number
    904443718017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. Pass136,636 miles (+13,298)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    136,636 miles
    Test number
    967232125205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. Pass119,226 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    119,226 miles
    Test number
    177396683150
    • NoteEmissions to clean to test.
  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    406778382180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,454 miles (+9,005)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    109,454 miles
    Test number
    418836081157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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