BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,997 cc
L7 RCAMOT history
L7 RCA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,003 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 72,003 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,672 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 RCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 17 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 RCA was last recorded at 72,003 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 71,979 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 24 miles
- Average per year
- 3,672 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 72,003 miles
- 2023 – 70,503 miles
- 2022 – 67,545 miles
- 2021 – 65,277 miles
- 2020 – 64,491 miles
- 2019 – 62,121 miles
- 2018 – 56,976 miles
- 2017 – 54,005 miles
- 2016 – 52,298 miles
- 2015 – 44,208 miles
- 2014 – 38,421 miles
- 2013 – 32,218 miles
- 2012 – 27,338 miles
- 2011 – 22,701 miles
- 2010 – 20,492 miles
- 2009 – 16,927 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,003 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,003 miles (+24)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 72,003 miles
- Test number
- 564407873873
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail71,979 miles (+1,476)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,979 miles
- Test number
- 107682894511
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass70,503 miles (+2,958)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 70,503 miles
- Test number
- 205240946356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,545 miles (+291)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 67,545 miles
- Test number
- 136250839957
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail67,254 miles (+1,977)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,254 miles
- Test number
- 762539327534
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,277 miles (+786)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 65,277 miles
- Test number
- 825364232355
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,491 miles (+2,370)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 64,491 miles
- Test number
- 682435880389
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,121 miles (+5,145)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 62,121 miles
- Test number
- 416243234829
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,976 miles (+2,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 56,976 miles
- Test number
- 234939895589
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,005 miles (+1,707)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 54,005 miles
- Test number
- 223324907503
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,298 miles (+8,090)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 52,298 miles
- Test number
- 152892132603
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/s (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/s (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,208 miles (+5,787)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 44,208 miles
- Test number
- 365724212844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,421 miles (+6,203)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 38,421 miles
- Test number
- 558443124309
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,218 miles (+4,880)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 32,218 miles
- Test number
- 838827113393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,338 miles (+4,637)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 27,338 miles
- Test number
- 457505512495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,701 miles (+2,209)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 22,701 miles
- Test number
- 728135611330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,492 miles (+3,565)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 20,492 miles
- Test number
- 434128420420
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing off on inside edges
Pass16,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 16,927 miles
- Test number
- 790934529361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 RCA
- Does L7 RCA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L7 RCA expired on 7 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L7 RCA?
- The MOT on L7 RCA expired on 7 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L7 RCA done?
- L7 RCA was recorded at 72,003 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 3,672 miles a year.
- Has L7 RCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 RCA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L7 RCA 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 RCA find?
- L7 RCA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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