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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L7 UKTMOT history

L7 UKT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L7 UKT black 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 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,707 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 UKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 UKT was last recorded at 106,707 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,706 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,707 miles
  • 2025 – 98,635 miles
  • 2024 – 92,035 miles
  • 2023 – 85,132 miles
  • 2022 – 79,512 miles
  • 2021 – 75,023 miles
  • 2020 – 70,624 miles
  • 2019 – 66,198 miles
  • 2018 – 62,990 miles
  • 2017 – 48,667 miles
  • 2016 – 43,074 miles
  • 2015 – 37,761 miles
  • 2013 – 25,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,707 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,707 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,707 miles
    Test number
    281256023065
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail106,706 miles (+8,071)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    800993043684
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle can only be opened from outside if opened from inside first (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass98,635 miles (+128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,635 miles
    Test number
    629670163691
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,507 miles (+6,472)3 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,507 miles
    Test number
    314063948093
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,035 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,035 miles
    Test number
    243640666362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on

  6. Fail91,999 miles (+6,867)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,999 miles
    Test number
    394072665538
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on

  7. Pass85,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,132 miles
    Test number
    496986023625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,130 miles (+5,618)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,130 miles
    Test number
    765247199866
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,512 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,512 miles
    Test number
    522013285378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,510 miles (+4,487)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,510 miles
    Test number
    266362380299
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall

  11. Pass75,023 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    302688511725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail75,023 miles (+4,399)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    833040063869
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass70,624 miles (+4,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    922572980628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass66,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    539428622960
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail66,198 miles (+3,208)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    865667484394
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass62,990 miles (+14,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,990 miles
    Test number
    432928200606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass48,667 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,667 miles
    Test number
    815669723306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,407 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,407 miles
    Test number
    150605848591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,399 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,399 miles
    Test number
    109339265433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,074 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,074 miles
    Test number
    288626421782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,761 miles (+11,870)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,761 miles
    Test number
    137598525452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,891 miles
    Test number
    665352243167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 UKT

Does L7 UKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 UKT is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 UKT?
The MOT on L7 UKT is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 UKT done?
L7 UKT was recorded at 106,707 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,053 miles a year.
Has L7 UKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 UKT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 UKT 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 UKT find?
L7 UKT passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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