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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L7 TXNMOT history

L7 TXN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 82,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2026.

L7 TXN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,035 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 TXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
5 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 TXN was last recorded at 82,035 miles on 6 Apr 2026, 6,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,379 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,656 miles
Average per year
6,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,035 miles
  • 2025 – 75,379 miles
  • 2024 – 69,236 miles
  • 2023 – 64,857 miles
  • 2022 – 60,006 miles
  • 2021 – 54,996 miles
  • 2020 – 48,264 miles
  • 2019 – 40,525 miles
  • 2018 – 32,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,035 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,035 miles (+6,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,035 miles
    Test number
    684076806773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,379 miles (+6,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,379 miles
    Test number
    207498932086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass69,236 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,236 miles
    Test number
    855623401796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,857 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    320018331320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail64,851 miles (+4,845)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,851 miles
    Test number
    583711543494
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass60,006 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,006 miles
    Test number
    211203559189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,996 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,996 miles
    Test number
    714103381064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,264 miles (+7,739)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,264 miles
    Test number
    896180824880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,525 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,525 miles
    Test number
    687801764733
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

  10. Fail40,474 miles (+8,136)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,474 miles
    Test number
    709136692128
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

  11. Pass32,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,338 miles
    Test number
    233857102191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 TXN

Does L7 TXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 TXN is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 TXN?
The MOT on L7 TXN is valid until 12 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 TXN done?
L7 TXN was recorded at 82,035 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2026, an average of 6,342 miles a year.
Has L7 TXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 TXN has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 TXN 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 TXN find?
L7 TXN passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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