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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

L7 RMYMOT history

L7 RMY is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 111,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

L7 RMY grey 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 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
111,343 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 RMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 RMY was last recorded at 111,343 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 1,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,017 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,326 miles
Average per year
4,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,343 miles
  • 2025 – 110,017 miles
  • 2024 – 108,515 miles
  • 2023 – 107,431 miles
  • 2022 – 105,918 miles
  • 2021 – 105,196 miles
  • 2020 – 104,154 miles
  • 2019 – 103,455 miles
  • 2018 – 102,704 miles
  • 2017 – 101,943 miles
  • 2016 – 100,745 miles
  • 2015 – 98,835 miles
  • 2014 – 95,808 miles
  • 2013 – 88,251 miles
  • 2012 – 81,698 miles
  • 2011 – 76,324 miles
  • 2010 – 59,399 miles
  • 2009 – 46,622 miles
  • 2008 – 37,442 miles
  • 2007 – 22,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,343 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,343 miles (+1,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    111,343 miles
    Test number
    869065012982
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,017 miles (+1,502)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,017 miles
    Test number
    814187868816
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shocker corroded

  3. Pass108,515 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,515 miles
    Test number
    868491916855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,513 miles (+1,082)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,513 miles
    Test number
    799796717657
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,431 miles
    Test number
    245990210293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,431 miles (+1,513)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,431 miles
    Test number
    310948106570
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,918 miles
    Test number
    248288393526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,918 miles (+722)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,918 miles
    Test number
    475123102786
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass105,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,196 miles
    Test number
    916026351212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,196 miles (+1,042)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,196 miles
    Test number
    745187757054
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass104,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,154 miles
    Test number
    543434761964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,154 miles (+699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,154 miles
    Test number
    435782398858
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass103,455 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    103,455 miles
    Test number
    822773834110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,704 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,704 miles
    Test number
    806503737041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,943 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,943 miles
    Test number
    948361385625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,745 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,745 miles
    Test number
    480132174556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,835 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,835 miles
    Test number
    936357675180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,808 miles (+1,685)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    809195494168
    • NoteRear exhaust flange clamps corroed

  19. Pass94,123 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,123 miles
    Test number
    238281844057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,251 miles (+6,553)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,251 miles
    Test number
    118242023005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,698 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    416965042007
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F headlight bulb flickers
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing low on outer edge
    • NoteN/S/R tyre starting to wear low on inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing uneven
    • NoteRear exhaust back box clamp corroded and cracked

  22. Fail81,698 miles (+5,374)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    435595942006
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F headlight bulb flickers
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing low on outer edge
    • NoteN/S/R tyre starting to wear low on inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing uneven
    • NoteRear exhaust back box clamp corroded and cracked

  23. Pass76,324 miles (+16,925)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,324 miles
    Test number
    616442611164
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyre unevenly worn

  24. Pass59,399 miles (+12,777)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,399 miles
    Test number
    371913880060
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake discs
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  25. Pass46,622 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,622 miles
    Test number
    330841049136
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on edges

  26. Fail46,622 miles (+9,180)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,622 miles
    Test number
    182270149174
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on edges

  27. Pass37,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,442 miles
    Test number
    171204548154
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Fail37,441 miles (+15,409)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,441 miles
    Test number
    251894648122
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail22,032 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,032 miles
    Test number
    440455837178
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass22,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,032 miles
    Test number
    623455937121
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L7 RMY

Does L7 RMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 RMY is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 RMY?
The MOT on L7 RMY is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 RMY done?
L7 RMY was recorded at 111,343 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 4,680 miles a year.
Has L7 RMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 RMY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 RMY 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 RMY find?
L7 RMY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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