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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

L7 REDMOT history

L7 RED is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 52,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

L7 RED blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,451 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 RED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 RED was last recorded at 52,451 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,356 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
1,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,451 miles
  • 2025 – 52,356 miles
  • 2024 – 52,338 miles
  • 2023 – 52,312 miles
  • 2022 – 52,277 miles
  • 2020 – 52,147 miles
  • 2019 – 50,560 miles
  • 2018 – 48,601 miles
  • 2017 – 46,885 miles
  • 2016 – 44,359 miles
  • 2015 – 42,168 miles
  • 2014 – 39,838 miles
  • 2013 – 38,525 miles
  • 2012 – 37,362 miles
  • 2011 – 35,318 miles
  • 2010 – 32,960 miles
  • 2009 – 30,088 miles
  • 2008 – 27,506 miles
  • 2007 – 24,659 miles
  • 2006 – 22,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,451 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,451 miles (+95)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,451 miles
    Test number
    600741365125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass52,356 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,356 miles
    Test number
    127134613691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,338 miles
    Test number
    247063249032
    • 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))

  4. Fail52,338 miles (+26)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,338 miles
    Test number
    125178814690
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass52,312 miles (+4)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,312 miles
    Test number
    658100918518
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Eyelet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Eyelet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet misaligned but still provides sufficient fluid to screen.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail52,308 miles (+31)3 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,308 miles
    Test number
    344943197408
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Eyelet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Eyelet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet misaligned but still provides sufficient fluid to screen.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,277 miles
    Test number
    955300458164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail52,277 miles (+130)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,277 miles
    Test number
    970490956201
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,147 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,147 miles
    Test number
    533310654792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail52,147 miles (+1,587)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,147 miles
    Test number
    336169076221
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass50,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,560 miles
    Test number
    585653287537
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail50,560 miles (+1,959)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,560 miles
    Test number
    533020394245
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass48,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,601 miles
    Test number
    831840101187
    • AdvisoryFront washers weak

  14. Fail48,601 miles (+1,716)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,601 miles
    Test number
    208903743970
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront washers weak

  15. Pass46,885 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,885 miles
    Test number
    555131556895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  16. Fail46,883 miles (+2,524)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,883 miles
    Test number
    510469824676
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  17. Pass44,359 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,359 miles
    Test number
    314766276572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,328 miles (+2,160)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,328 miles
    Test number
    185050410585
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass42,168 miles (+2,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,168 miles
    Test number
    267378735442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass39,838 miles (+1,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,838 miles
    Test number
    517125534166
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limit.

  21. Pass38,525 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,525 miles
    Test number
    436556233186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE NAIL IN O/SIDE REAR TYRE

  22. Fail38,525 miles (+1,163)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,525 miles
    Test number
    895125233125
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE NAIL IN O/SIDE REAR TYRE

  23. Pass37,362 miles (+2,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,362 miles
    Test number
    895284122102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass35,318 miles (+2,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,318 miles
    Test number
    269794221109
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close too limit.

  25. Pass32,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,960 miles
    Test number
    394946820157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,960 miles (+2,872)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,960 miles
    Test number
    440676120167
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass30,088 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,088 miles
    Test number
    610298529101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,506 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,506 miles
    Test number
    451939028122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,659 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,659 miles
    Test number
    881139227126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,385 miles
    Test number
    334429626140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 RED

Does L7 RED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 RED is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 RED?
The MOT on L7 RED is valid until 24 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 RED done?
L7 RED was recorded at 52,451 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,508 miles a year.
Has L7 RED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 RED has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 RED 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 RED find?
L7 RED passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bush.; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bush., and 1 more.

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