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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L7 ODWMOT history

L7 ODW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L7 ODW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,113 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ODW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ODW was last recorded at 133,113 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 11,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,980 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,133 miles
Average per year
9,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,113 miles
  • 2025 – 121,980 miles
  • 2024 – 109,650 miles
  • 2023 – 97,862 miles
  • 2022 – 88,703 miles
  • 2021 – 79,324 miles
  • 2020 – 72,476 miles
  • 2019 – 66,409 miles
  • 2018 – 49,831 miles
  • 2017 – 40,122 miles
  • 2016 – 33,721 miles
  • 2015 – 24,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,113 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,113 miles
    Test number
    748783434644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail133,113 miles (+11,133)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,113 miles
    Test number
    515590001835
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,980 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,980 miles
    Test number
    327902443873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,870 miles (+12,220)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,870 miles
    Test number
    216721322756
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,650 miles (+11,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,650 miles
    Test number
    345964436990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,862 miles (+9,159)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    638122894539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,703 miles (+9,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,703 miles
    Test number
    366136482607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,324 miles (+6,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,324 miles
    Test number
    603380526768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack inner joint has slight play

  9. Pass72,476 miles (+6,067)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,476 miles
    Test number
    698948553214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,409 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,409 miles
    Test number
    624832485505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,744 miles (+11,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    331780125420
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass49,831 miles (+9,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    203169649998
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  13. Pass40,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    483665740283
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail40,122 miles (+6,401)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    585250620733
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass33,721 miles (+9,391)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,721 miles
    Test number
    727205055319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,330 miles
    Test number
    725897655060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 ODW

Does L7 ODW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ODW is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ODW?
The MOT on L7 ODW is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 ODW done?
L7 ODW was recorded at 133,113 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 9,351 miles a year.
Has L7 ODW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ODW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 ODW 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 ODW find?
L7 ODW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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