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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L7 JKUMOT history

L7 JKU is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 170,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L7 JKU red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,483 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 JKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
9 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 JKU was last recorded at 170,483 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 6,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,808 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,675 miles
Average per year
16,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,483 miles
  • 2025 – 163,808 miles
  • 2024 – 153,254 miles
  • 2023 – 136,821 miles
  • 2022 – 112,785 miles
  • 2021 – 91,585 miles
  • 2020 – 72,916 miles
  • 2019 – 51,719 miles
  • 2018 – 40,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,483 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.

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,483 miles (+6,675)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,483 miles
    Test number
    343457325222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,808 miles (+10,554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    163,808 miles
    Test number
    113314288603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass153,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,254 miles
    Test number
    667912208742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,254 miles (+16,433)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,254 miles
    Test number
    911086098268
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass136,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,821 miles
    Test number
    749106951190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
  6. Fail136,821 miles (+24,036)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,821 miles
    Test number
    483984175605
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
  7. Pass112,785 miles (+21,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,785 miles
    Test number
    996103516583
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
  8. Pass91,585 miles (+18,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,585 miles
    Test number
    330546004014
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
  9. Pass72,916 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,916 miles
    Test number
    918444398655
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing aggressively on inside edge
  10. Fail72,916 miles (+21,197)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,916 miles
    Test number
    600665837689
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing aggressively on inside edge
  11. Pass51,719 miles (+10,732)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    647314987078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,987 miles
    Test number
    833158324252
    • 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)

Questions about L7 JKU

Does L7 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 JKU is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 JKU?
The MOT on L7 JKU is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 JKU done?
L7 JKU was recorded at 170,483 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 16,148 miles a year.
Has L7 JKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 JKU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 JKU 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 JKU find?
L7 JKU passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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