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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

L7 TBRMOT history

L7 TBR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

L7 TBR 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,322 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 TBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 TBR was last recorded at 91,322 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,322 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,322 miles
  • 2022 – 89,894 miles
  • 2021 – 87,885 miles
  • 2020 – 82,696 miles
  • 2019 – 76,500 miles
  • 2018 – 72,095 miles
  • 2017 – 70,208 miles
  • 2016 – 66,400 miles
  • 2015 – 61,196 miles
  • 2014 – 52,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,322 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,322 miles
    Test number
    401288739420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,322 miles (+1,428)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,322 miles
    Test number
    716293652979
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,894 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,894 miles
    Test number
    807604349225
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,894 miles (+2,009)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,894 miles
    Test number
    314543010092
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,885 miles (+5,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,885 miles
    Test number
    139401440228
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass82,696 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    843112334111
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail82,693 miles (+6,193)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,693 miles
    Test number
    958009671951
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,500 miles (+4,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    204052836288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back section pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass72,095 miles (+1,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,095 miles
    Test number
    964139082013
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,208 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    889614440219
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  11. Fail70,151 miles (+3,751)3 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,151 miles
    Test number
    462258568398
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder/trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass66,400 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,400 miles
    Test number
    705345511636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight coolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail66,400 miles (+5,204)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,400 miles
    Test number
    258841197027
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight coolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass61,196 miles (+8,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,196 miles
    Test number
    939441675068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass52,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,420 miles
    Test number
    428141654016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 TBR

Does L7 TBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 TBR is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 TBR?
The MOT on L7 TBR is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 TBR done?
L7 TBR was recorded at 91,322 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,119 miles a year.
Has L7 TBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 TBR has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 TBR 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 TBR find?
L7 TBR passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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