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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LA07 DXSMOT history

LA07 DXS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

LA07 DXS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2026
Mileage
145,963 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA07 DXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA07 DXS was last recorded at 145,963 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 11,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,866 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
11,097 miles
Average per year
7,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,963 miles
  • 2024 – 134,866 miles
  • 2023 – 121,197 miles
  • 2021 – 111,599 miles
  • 2020 – 103,391 miles
  • 2019 – 90,822 miles
  • 2018 – 79,504 miles
  • 2017 – 77,451 miles
  • 2016 – 73,181 miles
  • 2015 – 67,362 miles
  • 2014 – 61,837 miles
  • 2013 – 56,282 miles
  • 2012 – 47,990 miles
  • 2011 – 39,871 miles
  • 2010 – 30,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,963 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Small stone chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,963 miles (+11,097)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,963 miles
    Test number
    454629505354
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED

  2. Pass134,866 miles (+350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,866 miles
    Test number
    488874744136
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,516 miles (+13,319)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,516 miles
    Test number
    914527372598
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,197 miles
    Test number
    997995382456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,197 miles (+9,598)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,197 miles
    Test number
    878216760119
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass111,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,599 miles
    Test number
    378926361795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,599 miles (+86)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,599 miles
    Test number
    275478198375
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail111,513 miles (+8,122)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,513 miles
    Test number
    663478411844
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass103,391 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,391 miles
    Test number
    679917756481
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail103,389 miles (+296)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,389 miles
    Test number
    737143767911
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle excessively noisy

  11. Fail103,093 miles (+12,271)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,093 miles
    Test number
    744811726149
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass90,822 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,822 miles
    Test number
    357336668137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,821 miles (+11,317)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,821 miles
    Test number
    187379079647
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass79,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,504 miles
    Test number
    482173040108
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreen

  15. Fail79,504 miles (+2,053)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,504 miles
    Test number
    702136192870
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreen

  16. Pass77,451 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,451 miles
    Test number
    863085717355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,181 miles
    Test number
    279587627711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,181 miles (+5,819)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,181 miles
    Test number
    984248958458
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,362 miles
    Test number
    370286809717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail67,362 miles (+5,525)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,362 miles
    Test number
    729221187298
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass61,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,837 miles
    Test number
    765343014225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail61,836 miles (+5,554)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,836 miles
    Test number
    129263014266
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass56,282 miles (+8,292)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,282 miles
    Test number
    587310343200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,990 miles (+8,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,990 miles
    Test number
    205887812269
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly worn edges

  25. Pass39,871 miles (+9,192)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,871 miles
    Test number
    915368911267
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  26. Pass30,679 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,679 miles
    Test number
    411108510283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA07 DXS

Does LA07 DXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA07 DXS expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA07 DXS?
The MOT on LA07 DXS expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA07 DXS done?
LA07 DXS was recorded at 145,963 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 7,743 miles a year.
Has LA07 DXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA07 DXS has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LA07 DXS 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 LA07 DXS find?
LA07 DXS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 3 more.

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