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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L7 MKPMOT history

L7 MKP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L7 MKP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,497 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 MKP
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
11 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 MKP was last recorded at 94,497 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,570 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,927 miles
Average per year
5,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,497 miles
  • 2025 – 92,570 miles
  • 2024 – 91,380 miles
  • 2023 – 89,233 miles
  • 2022 – 86,841 miles
  • 2021 – 84,448 miles
  • 2020 – 83,595 miles
  • 2019 – 75,762 miles
  • 2018 – 67,380 miles
  • 2017 – 63,458 miles
  • 2016 – 56,467 miles
  • 2015 – 46,711 miles
  • 2014 – 37,584 miles
  • 2013 – 28,832 miles
  • 2012 – 19,679 miles
  • 2011 – 8,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,497 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 on n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,497 miles (+1,927)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,497 miles
    Test number
    284907352680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 on n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass92,570 miles (+13)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,570 miles
    Test number
    326225860789
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail92,557 miles (+1,177)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,557 miles
    Test number
    855279284860
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass91,380 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    768774940121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,233 miles (+2,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,233 miles
    Test number
    233123654104
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake flexi hose not in clipped in holder
  6. Pass86,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    724988687056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,841 miles (+2,393)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    666447798483
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass84,448 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,448 miles
    Test number
    146491824140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,595 miles (+7,833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    194625654019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass75,762 miles (+8,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    856376924934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass67,380 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    712280926797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,458 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    164916706660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,455 miles (+6,988)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,455 miles
    Test number
    140593189985
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass56,467 miles (+9,756)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,467 miles
    Test number
    397849136396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,711 miles (+9,127)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,711 miles
    Test number
    919864905276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,584 miles (+8,752)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    475347474191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,832 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,832 miles
    Test number
    288480873448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,580 miles (+7,901)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,580 miles
    Test number
    789699043131
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  19. Pass19,679 miles (+11,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,679 miles
    Test number
    325653962160
    • 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)
  20. Pass8,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    8,407 miles
    Test number
    568575771155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 MKP

Does L7 MKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 MKP is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 MKP?
The MOT on L7 MKP is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 MKP done?
L7 MKP was recorded at 94,497 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 5,808 miles a year.
Has L7 MKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 MKP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 MKP 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 MKP find?
L7 MKP passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side wall; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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