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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L7 JRUMOT history

L7 JRU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L7 JRU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,303 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 JRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 JRU was last recorded at 91,303 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,465 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,838 miles
Average per year
4,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,303 miles
  • 2025 – 89,465 miles
  • 2024 – 86,434 miles
  • 2023 – 81,596 miles
  • 2022 – 76,583 miles
  • 2021 – 74,827 miles
  • 2020 – 73,140 miles
  • 2019 – 69,884 miles
  • 2018 – 64,571 miles
  • 2017 – 58,123 miles
  • 2016 – 50,399 miles
  • 2015 – 41,759 miles
  • 2014 – 35,951 miles
  • 2013 – 29,547 miles
  • 2012 – 25,814 miles
  • 2011 – 22,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,303 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper both side shock absorber mounting bracket corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,303 miles (+1,838)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,303 miles
    Test number
    250571650599
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper both side shock absorber mounting bracket corroded
  2. Pass89,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    89,465 miles
    Test number
    363302170324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail89,463 miles (+3,029)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,463 miles
    Test number
    740439396063
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass86,434 miles (+4,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,434 miles
    Test number
    195958077065
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass81,596 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,596 miles
    Test number
    682432456505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,583 miles
    Test number
    220990175227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,553 miles (+1,726)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,553 miles
    Test number
    892881349811
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass74,827 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,827 miles
    Test number
    352925156884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,809 miles (+1,669)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,809 miles
    Test number
    483550647709
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass73,140 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,140 miles
    Test number
    432042343100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,884 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    536527221663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,571 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,571 miles
    Test number
    553749200276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,123 miles (+7,724)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,123 miles
    Test number
    713602001282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,399 miles (+8,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    690568714356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass41,759 miles (+5,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,759 miles
    Test number
    347945515294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass35,951 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,951 miles
    Test number
    167527114266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,547 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,547 miles
    Test number
    307129113472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,814 miles (+3,794)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,814 miles
    Test number
    386884432237
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass22,020 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,020 miles
    Test number
    457783141213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,374 miles
    Test number
    116354551007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 JRU

Does L7 JRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 JRU is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 JRU?
The MOT on L7 JRU is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 JRU done?
L7 JRU was recorded at 91,303 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 4,624 miles a year.
Has L7 JRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 JRU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 JRU 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 JRU find?
L7 JRU passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 12 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear; front brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear, and 9 more.

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