
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
LB07 SWVMOT history
LB07 SWV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 278,535 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 278,535 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 18,209 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB07 SWV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 25 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB07 SWV was last recorded at 278,535 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 1,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 277,033 miles · 11 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,502 miles
- Average per year
- 18,209 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 278,535 miles
- 2021 – 277,033 miles
- 2019 – 252,350 miles
- 2018 – 222,500 miles
- 2017 – 192,562 miles
- 2016 – 153,580 miles
- 2015 – 113,425 miles
- 2014 – 97,587 miles
- 2013 – 89,998 miles
- 2012 – 75,997 miles
- 2011 – 61,892 miles
- 2010 – 50,101 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight free play
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 27 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass278,535 miles (+1,502)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 278,535 miles
- Test number
- 215017941691
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight free play
Pass277,033 miles (+31)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 277,033 miles
- Test number
- 613358410641
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail277,002 miles (+24,652)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,002 miles
- Test number
- 692713969563
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass252,350 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 252,350 miles
- Test number
- 473832409314
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail252,340 miles (+29,840)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,340 miles
- Test number
- 767518869081
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass222,500 miles (+29,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 222,500 miles
- Test number
- 474491080612
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass192,562 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 192,562 miles
- Test number
- 827165584912
- AdvisoryEngine/under trays fitted restricting view
- AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in both rear suspension arm bushes
Fail192,559 miles (+38,979)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,559 miles
- Test number
- 444847458635
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing caliper retaining clip (3.5.1l)
- AdvisoryEngine/under trays fitted restricting view
- AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in both rear suspension arm bushes
Pass153,580 miles (+40,155)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 153,580 miles
- Test number
- 596112591489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,425 miles (+15,838)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 113,425 miles
- Test number
- 569133965159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,587 miles (+7,589)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 97,587 miles
- Test number
- 806127334132
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOil leak around automatic gearbox.
Pass89,998 miles (+14,001)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2014
- Odometer
- 89,998 miles
- Test number
- 345097323196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,997 miles (+14,105)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 75,997 miles
- Test number
- 155423062143
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine oil low
Pass61,892 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 61,892 miles
- Test number
- 796435671176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,892 miles (+11,791)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,892 miles
- Test number
- 965985571128
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass50,101 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 50,101 miles
- Test number
- 224187840482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB07 SWV
- Does LB07 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB07 SWV expired on 11 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB07 SWV?
- The MOT on LB07 SWV expired on 11 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB07 SWV done?
- LB07 SWV was recorded at 278,535 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 18,209 miles a year.
- Has LB07 SWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB07 SWV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB07 SWV 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 SWV find?
- LB07 SWV passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; nearside front slight free play.
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