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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB07 SWFMOT history

LB07 SWF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 226,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
226,240 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 SWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 SWF was last recorded at 226,240 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 6,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,687 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,553 miles
Average per year
15,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 226,240 miles
  • 2021 – 219,687 miles
  • 2019 – 204,995 miles
  • 2018 – 195,221 miles
  • 2017 – 181,892 miles
  • 2016 – 160,370 miles
  • 2015 – 128,456 miles
  • 2014 – 110,661 miles
  • 2013 – 81,720 miles
  • 2012 – 69,367 miles
  • 2011 – 54,480 miles
  • 2010 – 44,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,240 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEmissions not Detected
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside front Tyre outer side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,240 miles (+6,553)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    226,240 miles
    Test number
    870891679078
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not Detected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass219,687 miles (+14,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    219,687 miles
    Test number
    837889981210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass204,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    204,995 miles
    Test number
    336099910921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail204,995 miles (+9,774)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,995 miles
    Test number
    510930053785
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass195,221 miles (+13,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    195,221 miles
    Test number
    862286932273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose ferrule and clip very rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pad son low side

  6. Pass181,892 miles (+186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    181,892 miles
    Test number
    765360931587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front Tyre outer side wall damaged

  7. Fail181,706 miles (+21,336)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,706 miles
    Test number
    798671005874
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit current tread depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front Tyre outer side wall damaged

  8. Pass160,370 miles (+31,914)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    160,370 miles
    Test number
    819501120137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,456 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,456 miles
    Test number
    599721275133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,974 miles (+17,313)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    127,974 miles
    Test number
    709433765110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  11. Pass110,661 miles (+14,084)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    110,661 miles
    Test number
    176171254310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,577 miles (+14,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,577 miles
    Test number
    499690364187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass81,720 miles (+12,353)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,720 miles
    Test number
    197810213291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,367 miles (+14,887)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,367 miles
    Test number
    486799672176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,480 miles (+10,458)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    487939171151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,022 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    200170960414
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass44,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    242030960493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 SWF

Does LB07 SWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 SWF expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 SWF?
The MOT on LB07 SWF expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 SWF done?
LB07 SWF was recorded at 226,240 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 15,631 miles a year.
Has LB07 SWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 SWF has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LB07 SWF 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 LB07 SWF find?
LB07 SWF passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; emissions not detected; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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