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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

L7 KAAMOT history

L7 KAA is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

L7 KAA yellow 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 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,483 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 KAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 KAA was last recorded at 107,483 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,717 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,766 miles
Average per year
2,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,483 miles
  • 2025 – 105,717 miles
  • 2024 – 104,028 miles
  • 2023 – 102,305 miles
  • 2022 – 100,358 miles
  • 2021 – 98,182 miles
  • 2020 – 96,937 miles
  • 2019 – 94,444 miles
  • 2018 – 91,775 miles
  • 2017 – 88,795 miles
  • 2016 – 85,624 miles
  • 2015 – 82,659 miles
  • 2014 – 79,964 miles
  • 2013 – 77,577 miles
  • 2012 – 75,287 miles
  • 2011 – 73,303 miles
  • 2010 – 70,375 miles
  • 2009 – 68,068 miles
  • 2008 – 65,680 miles
  • 2007 – 62,299 miles
  • 2006 – 60,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,483 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,483 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,483 miles
    Test number
    607049456702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,717 miles (+1,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,717 miles
    Test number
    131465633491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,028 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,028 miles
    Test number
    445666283828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,305 miles (+1,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,305 miles
    Test number
    620525206749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass100,358 miles (+2,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,358 miles
    Test number
    662735120374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass98,182 miles (+1,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,182 miles
    Test number
    105362813148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass96,937 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,937 miles
    Test number
    996500355051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,444 miles (+2,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,444 miles
    Test number
    982978093733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar dust cover perished

  9. Pass91,775 miles (+2,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,775 miles
    Test number
    309222943392
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing

  10. Pass88,795 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    590919613957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,791 miles (+3,167)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,791 miles
    Test number
    967562502486
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass85,624 miles (+2,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,624 miles
    Test number
    296483307444
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass82,659 miles (+2,695)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    687214635071
    • NoteOffside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slight play

  14. Pass79,964 miles (+2,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,964 miles
    Test number
    318654644069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass77,577 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,577 miles
    Test number
    347987353058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail77,571 miles (+2,284)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,571 miles
    Test number
    577976053072
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass75,287 miles (+1,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,287 miles
    Test number
    308184352044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass73,303 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,303 miles
    Test number
    957188741080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,298 miles (+2,923)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,298 miles
    Test number
    156487841491
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass70,375 miles (+2,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    181539640038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass68,068 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    68,068 miles
    Test number
    633404059042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,680 miles (+3,381)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    153909748417
    • NoteHeadlamp level conrol sesor linkage broken
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust mounting detereorated

  23. Pass62,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,299 miles
    Test number
    351969457094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,299 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,299 miles
    Test number
    511617657089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,436 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,436 miles
    Test number
    574312586247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,416 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,416 miles
    Test number
    993709476239
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L7 KAA

Does L7 KAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 KAA is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 KAA?
The MOT on L7 KAA is valid until 27 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 KAA done?
L7 KAA was recorded at 107,483 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,431 miles a year.
Has L7 KAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 KAA has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on L7 KAA 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 KAA find?
L7 KAA passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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