BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc
L7 NABMOT history
L7 NAB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,587 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 87,587 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,046 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 NAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 NAB was last recorded at 87,587 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 87,585 miles · 27 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,046 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,587 miles
- 2025 – 84,527 miles
- 2024 – 81,044 miles
- 2023 – 78,184 miles
- 2022 – 75,554 miles
- 2021 – 71,596 miles
- 2020 – 68,751 miles
- 2019 – 65,951 miles
- 2018 – 62,498 miles
- 2017 – 58,230 miles
- 2016 – 54,253 miles
- 2015 – 46,444 miles
- 2014 – 39,737 miles
- 2013 – 35,596 miles
- 2012 – 32,135 miles
- 2011 – 28,355 miles
- 2010 – 23,858 miles
- 2009 – 19,335 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,587 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Thrust arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & adjoining suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,587 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 87,587 miles
- Test number
- 877037287009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Thrust arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & adjoining suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail87,585 miles (+3,058)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,585 miles
- Test number
- 504176820931
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Thrust arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Thrust arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & adjoining suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,527 miles (+3,483)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 84,527 miles
- Test number
- 587990064989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,044 miles (+2,860)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 81,044 miles
- Test number
- 350089805460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,184 miles (+2,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 78,184 miles
- Test number
- 904780743639
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass75,554 miles (+3,958)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 75,554 miles
- Test number
- 674195644435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,596 miles (+2,845)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 71,596 miles
- Test number
- 736260013284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,751 miles (+2,800)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 68,751 miles
- Test number
- 635153828005
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,951 miles (+3,453)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 65,951 miles
- Test number
- 935085794877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,498 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 62,498 miles
- Test number
- 800731058235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,484 miles (+4,254)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,484 miles
- Test number
- 317355813781
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass58,230 miles (+3,977)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 58,230 miles
- Test number
- 704288594070
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Rear subframe rusted.
Pass54,253 miles (+7,809)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 54,253 miles
- Test number
- 573477421677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,444 miles (+6,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 46,444 miles
- Test number
- 342626358227
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass39,737 miles (+4,141)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 39,737 miles
- Test number
- 545500544202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,596 miles (+3,461)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 35,596 miles
- Test number
- 468591243213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,135 miles (+3,780)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 32,135 miles
- Test number
- 559808142279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,355 miles (+4,497)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 28,355 miles
- Test number
- 666054441284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,858 miles (+4,523)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 23,858 miles
- Test number
- 163813940225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 19,335 miles
- Test number
- 691958659264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 NAB
- Does L7 NAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 NAB is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 NAB?
- The MOT on L7 NAB is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 NAB done?
- L7 NAB was recorded at 87,587 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,046 miles a year.
- Has L7 NAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 NAB has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L7 NAB 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 NAB find?
- L7 NAB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened thrust arm, and 3 more.
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