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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L7 HYWMOT history

L7 HYW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L7 HYW blue 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 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,974 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 HYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 HYW was last recorded at 115,974 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 5,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,423 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,551 miles
Average per year
7,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,974 miles
  • 2025 – 110,423 miles
  • 2024 – 104,331 miles
  • 2023 – 99,053 miles
  • 2022 – 93,985 miles
  • 2021 – 88,211 miles
  • 2020 – 83,125 miles
  • 2019 – 76,797 miles
  • 2018 – 67,234 miles
  • 2017 – 56,145 miles
  • 2016 – 43,807 miles
  • 2015 – 35,246 miles
  • 2014 – 25,427 miles
  • 2013 – 19,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,974 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Lamp have product on lens
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryRear No plate worn
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTravel in hand brake

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 worn on outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension components corroded and bushes deturiated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear handbrake travel high but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,974 miles (+5,551)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,974 miles
    Test number
    723234510272
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lamp have product on lens
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear No plate worn
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTravel in hand brake

  2. Pass110,423 miles (+6,092)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,423 miles
    Test number
    702664713923
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded and bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  3. Pass104,331 miles (+5,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,331 miles
    Test number
    634233760413
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deturiated
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  4. Pass99,053 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,053 miles
    Test number
    650189462452
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded and bushes deturiated

  5. Fail99,052 miles (+5,067)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,052 miles
    Test number
    279809871852
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Exhaust braket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded and bushes deturiated

  6. Pass93,985 miles (+5,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,985 miles
    Test number
    413452469697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,211 miles (+5,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,211 miles
    Test number
    608668716660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass83,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,125 miles
    Test number
    386521655261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake travel high but not excessive

  9. Fail83,125 miles (+6,328)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,125 miles
    Test number
    206883192236
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake travel high but not excessive

  10. Pass76,797 miles (+9,563)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,797 miles
    Test number
    181308534113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,234 miles
    Test number
    827104369112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail67,234 miles (+11,089)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,234 miles
    Test number
    736407440854
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass56,145 miles (+12,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,145 miles
    Test number
    196891069063
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight tread distortion

  14. Pass43,807 miles (+8,561)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,807 miles
    Test number
    219417104805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,246 miles (+9,819)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    142098070535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,427 miles (+6,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,427 miles
    Test number
    235552704223
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on edges

  17. Pass19,197 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,197 miles
    Test number
    726738213201
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn uneven on outer treads
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on centre treads

Questions about L7 HYW

Does L7 HYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 HYW is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 HYW?
The MOT on L7 HYW is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 HYW done?
L7 HYW was recorded at 115,974 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 7,449 miles a year.
Has L7 HYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 HYW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 HYW 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 HYW find?
L7 HYW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust system corroded; front lamp have product on lens, and 8 more.

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