BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
L7 UULMOT history
L7 UUL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,854 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 141,854 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,792 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 UUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 UUL was last recorded at 141,854 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 6,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 134,934 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,920 miles
- Average per year
- 6,792 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 141,854 miles
- 2024 – 134,934 miles
- 2023 – 127,931 miles
- 2022 – 121,201 miles
- 2021 – 114,810 miles
- 2020 – 112,288 miles
- 2019 – 107,178 miles
- 2018 – 100,671 miles
- 2017 – 92,517 miles
- 2016 – 85,354 miles
- 2014 – 74,335 miles
- 2012 – 56,171 miles
- 2010 – 45,488 miles
- 2009 – 37,003 miles
- 2008 – 27,546 miles
- 2007 – 19,128 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,854 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
20 tests since 26 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,854 miles (+6,920)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 141,854 miles
- Test number
- 528992736371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,934 miles (+7,003)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 134,934 miles
- Test number
- 943442059930
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass127,931 miles (+6,730)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 127,931 miles
- Test number
- 998986395040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,201 miles (+6,391)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 121,201 miles
- Test number
- 983259800244
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass114,810 miles (+2,522)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 114,810 miles
- Test number
- 146734712597
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe has some corrosion on the rear part of pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,288 miles (+5,110)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 112,288 miles
- Test number
- 416729955448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,178 miles (+6,507)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 107,178 miles
- Test number
- 717831029240
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,671 miles (+8,154)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 100,671 miles
- Test number
- 528468567146
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,517 miles (+7,163)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 92,517 miles
- Test number
- 287223656432
- AdvisoryCan not fully see bottom of rear coil springs
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower rear most suspension arm rubber bushes weak
- AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bat pier upper dust cover deteriorating
Pass85,354 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 85,354 miles
- Test number
- 329155476219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,351 miles (+11,016)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,351 miles
- Test number
- 124128068176
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNsr brake flexi bracket loose
Pass74,335 miles (+18,164)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 74,335 miles
- Test number
- 289048764406
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWinter tyres fitted
Pass56,171 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 56,171 miles
- Test number
- 795302552077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWasher level light on
Fail56,171 miles (+10,683)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,171 miles
- Test number
- 389851852012
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWasher level light on
Pass45,488 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 45,488 miles
- Test number
- 453597850349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,416 miles (+8,413)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,416 miles
- Test number
- 393720450384
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteAll tyre pressures appear low
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteOffside front fog light damaged
- NoteOffside front tyre splitting and cracking
- NoteTraction and brake warning lights are on
Pass37,003 miles (+179)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 37,003 miles
- Test number
- 772098329317
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteNearside front tyre worn unevenly and almost bald on the inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre worn unevenly and bald on the inner edge.tyre also splitting and cracking through the tread area
Fail36,824 miles (+9,278)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,824 miles
- Test number
- 202681429336
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteNearside front tyre worn unevenly and almost bald on the inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre worn unevenly and bald on the inner edge.tyre also splitting and cracking through the tread area
Pass27,546 miles (+8,418)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 27,546 miles
- Test number
- 671433188252
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- NoteHandbrake requires adjustment
- NoteOffside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
Pass19,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 19,128 miles
- Test number
- 663289397267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 UUL
- Does L7 UUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 UUL is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L7 UUL?
- The MOT on L7 UUL is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 UUL done?
- L7 UUL was recorded at 141,854 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 6,792 miles a year.
- Has L7 UUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 UUL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2016.
- Has the mileage on L7 UUL 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 UUL find?
- L7 UUL passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on front to rear pipe., and 3 more.
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