BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
L7 LSUMOT history
L7 LSU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 229,241 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 229,241 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,207 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 LSU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 18 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 LSU was last recorded at 229,241 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 12,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Apr 2013: 110,575 miles, lower than 196,168 miles on 12 Oct 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 217,007 miles · 11 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 12,234 miles
- Average per year
- 8,207 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 229,241 miles
- 2022 – 217,007 miles
- 2021 – 213,145 miles
- 2020 – 204,148 miles
- 2019 – 193,641 miles
- 2018 – 180,091 miles
- 2017 – 172,717 miles
- 2016 – 162,912 miles
- 2015 – 147,212 miles
- 2014 – 132,206 miles
- 2013 – 110,575 miles
- 2012 – 196,168 miles
- 2011 – 173,450 miles
- 2010 – 124,734 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass229,241 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustmentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brakes slightly bindingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass229,241 miles (+12,234)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 229,241 miles
- Test number
- 332936065803
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brakes slightly binding
Pass217,007 miles (+3,862)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 217,007 miles
- Test number
- 869281285821
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir overfilled
- AdvisoryRear brakes slightly binding
- AdvisoryRear chassis and subframe corroded
Pass213,145 miles (+69)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 213,145 miles
- Test number
- 949873878647
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail213,076 miles (+8,928)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,076 miles
- Test number
- 555176086087
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass204,148 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 204,148 miles
- Test number
- 927706496420
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail204,148 miles (+10,507)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,148 miles
- Test number
- 752109346610
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass193,641 miles (+13,550)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 193,641 miles
- Test number
- 789285980307
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear indecator adrift
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,091 miles (+7,374)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 180,091 miles
- Test number
- 535293627604
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass172,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 172,717 miles
- Test number
- 755434315485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,717 miles (+9,805)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,717 miles
- Test number
- 677121885809
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass162,912 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 162,912 miles
- Test number
- 746423784746
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail162,912 miles (+15,700)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,912 miles
- Test number
- 955535489447
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass147,212 miles (+15,006)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 147,212 miles
- Test number
- 217132965095
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass132,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 132,206 miles
- Test number
- 319239374014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,206 miles (+21,631)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,206 miles
- Test number
- 498044874013
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass110,575 miles (-85,593)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 110,575 miles
- Test number
- 216826003402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,168 miles (+22,718)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 196,168 miles
- Test number
- 169706082225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,450 miles (+48,716)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 173,450 miles
- Test number
- 529281881220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 124,734 miles
- Test number
- 274923660234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 LSU
- Does L7 LSU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L7 LSU expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L7 LSU?
- The MOT on L7 LSU expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L7 LSU done?
- L7 LSU was recorded at 229,241 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 8,207 miles a year.
- Has L7 LSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 LSU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on L7 LSU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L7 LSU find?
- L7 LSU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with 9 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated; front fluid leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear, and 6 more.
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