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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L7 RTDMOT history

L7 RTD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 173,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

L7 RTD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
173,958 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 RTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 RTD was last recorded at 173,958 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2021: 63,525 miles, lower than 166,912 miles on 1 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,866 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
6,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,958 miles
  • 2024 – 173,866 miles
  • 2023 – 172,857 miles
  • 2021 – 63,525 miles
  • 2018 – 166,912 miles
  • 2017 – 154,711 miles
  • 2016 – 134,108 miles
  • 2015 – 128,814 miles
  • 2014 – 117,347 miles
  • 2013 – 112,761 miles
  • 2012 – 101,536 miles
  • 2011 – 73,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,958 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 led strip not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryPad warning light on brake pads look visibly ok

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at flexys

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,958 miles (+92)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    173,958 miles
    Test number
    527428684787
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 led strip not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on brake pads look visibly ok

  2. Pass173,866 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,866 miles
    Test number
    457756743969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,857 miles (+109,332)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,857 miles
    Test number
    252326576880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,525 miles (-103,387)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    495317836763
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,912 miles (+12,201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    166,912 miles
    Test number
    672833366390
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,711 miles (+270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    154,711 miles
    Test number
    448456813841
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at flexys (7.1.2)

  7. Fail154,441 miles (+20,333)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,441 miles
    Test number
    533295927595
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at flexys (7.1.2)

  8. Pass134,108 miles (+5,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    134,108 miles
    Test number
    366276344065
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath the vehicle

  9. Pass128,814 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    128,814 miles
    Test number
    843121282180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,759 miles (+11,412)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,759 miles
    Test number
    966891814862
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass117,347 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    117,347 miles
    Test number
    265144584184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    112,761 miles
    Test number
    528036313328
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail112,761 miles (+11,225)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,761 miles
    Test number
    538486713377
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass101,536 miles (+14,467)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    101,536 miles
    Test number
    818764722335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,069 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    148359402086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass87,069 miles (+13,951)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    536339902088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    827761511019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 RTD

Does L7 RTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 RTD expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 RTD?
The MOT on L7 RTD expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 RTD done?
L7 RTD was recorded at 173,958 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 6,868 miles a year.
Has L7 RTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 RTD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on L7 RTD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 RTD find?
L7 RTD passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 led strip not working; offside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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