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BMW 135

White · Petrol · 2013 · 2,979 cc

L7 OBWMOT history

L7 OBW is a white petrol BMW 135 first used on 24 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 80,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,323 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 OBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
135
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 OBW was last recorded at 80,323 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 6,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,605 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,718 miles
Average per year
7,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,323 miles
  • 2024 – 73,605 miles
  • 2023 – 66,129 miles
  • 2022 – 58,580 miles
  • 2021 – 48,909 miles
  • 2020 – 38,798 miles
  • 2019 – 24,196 miles
  • 2018 – 21,100 miles
  • 2017 – 17,540 miles
  • 2016 – 12,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,323 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,323 miles (+6,718)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,323 miles
    Test number
    543174746618
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass73,605 miles (+7,476)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,605 miles
    Test number
    935301329151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,129 miles (+7,549)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,129 miles
    Test number
    322983543634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,580 miles (+9,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,580 miles
    Test number
    558180168608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is at 1.6 mm and is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass48,909 miles (+10,111)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,909 miles
    Test number
    325131250316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,798 miles (+14,602)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,798 miles
    Test number
    675099126803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,196 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,196 miles
    Test number
    175457182424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,100 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    21,100 miles
    Test number
    624258771868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,540 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    17,540 miles
    Test number
    995951025559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail17,506 miles (+5,211)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,506 miles
    Test number
    907964310320
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
  11. Pass12,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    12,295 miles
    Test number
    522644613197
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryPiece of metal in nearside rear tyre tread
  12. Fail12,295 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,295 miles
    Test number
    944151341822
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryPiece of metal in nearside rear tyre tread

Questions about L7 OBW

Does L7 OBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 OBW is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 OBW?
The MOT on L7 OBW is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 OBW done?
L7 OBW was recorded at 80,323 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,138 miles a year.
Has L7 OBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 OBW has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L7 OBW 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 OBW find?
L7 OBW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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