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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L7 LNYMOT history

L7 LNY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

L7 LNY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
137,731 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 LNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 LNY was last recorded at 137,731 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,629 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
6,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,731 miles
  • 2025 – 134,129 miles
  • 2023 – 126,017 miles
  • 2022 – 113,585 miles
  • 2021 – 107,436 miles
  • 2020 – 103,037 miles
  • 2019 – 99,084 miles
  • 2018 – 92,552 miles
  • 2017 – 87,675 miles
  • 2016 – 81,491 miles
  • 2015 – 76,522 miles
  • 2014 – 72,653 miles
  • 2013 – 69,524 miles
  • 2012 – 60,413 miles
  • 2011 – 44,646 miles
  • 2010 – 38,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,731 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,731 miles (+102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    137,731 miles
    Test number
    869697946541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  2. Fail137,629 miles (+3,500)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,629 miles
    Test number
    722167257643
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  3. Pass134,129 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,129 miles
    Test number
    191159417600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail134,129 miles (+8,112)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,129 miles
    Test number
    485930879805
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass126,017 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,017 miles
    Test number
    410720632317
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail125,876 miles (+12,291)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,876 miles
    Test number
    296536736429
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bottom of headlamp insecure (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,585 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,585 miles
    Test number
    410415969072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,436 miles (+4,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,436 miles
    Test number
    636841466837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass103,037 miles (+3,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,037 miles
    Test number
    354528820186
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,084 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,084 miles
    Test number
    843846400379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,552 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,552 miles
    Test number
    678392677717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,548 miles (+4,873)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,548 miles
    Test number
    206407383023
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass87,675 miles (+6,184)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,675 miles
    Test number
    474963770195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,491 miles
    Test number
    626760958535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,491 miles (+4,969)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,491 miles
    Test number
    779199185989
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass76,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,522 miles
    Test number
    535122006745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,522 miles (+3,869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,522 miles
    Test number
    698224994818
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass72,653 miles (+3,129)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,653 miles
    Test number
    825574584275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass69,524 miles (+9,111)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,524 miles
    Test number
    307469483480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,413 miles (+15,767)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,413 miles
    Test number
    968079082267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,646 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,646 miles
    Test number
    475897101358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,484 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,484 miles
    Test number
    474798700420
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteO/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

  23. Fail38,484 miles1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,484 miles
    Test number
    114277300340
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteO/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

Questions about L7 LNY

Does L7 LNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 LNY is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 LNY?
The MOT on L7 LNY is valid until 20 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 LNY done?
L7 LNY was recorded at 137,731 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,487 miles a year.
Has L7 LNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 LNY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 LNY 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 LNY find?
L7 LNY passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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