BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
LB07 SXVMOT history
LB07 SXV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 209,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 209,988 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,841 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB07 SXV
- 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
- 19 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB07 SXV was last recorded at 209,988 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Mar 2013: 80,501 miles, lower than 174,041 miles on 30 May 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 209,987 miles · 2 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,841 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 209,988 miles
- 2024 – 200,194 miles
- 2023 – 191,488 miles
- 2022 – 181,286 miles
- 2021 – 168,739 miles
- 2020 – 154,494 miles
- 2019 – 141,151 miles
- 2018 – 125,223 miles
- 2017 – 106,319 miles
- 2016 – 100,267 miles
- 2015 – 95,451 miles
- 2014 – 86,178 miles
- 2013 – 80,501 miles
- 2012 – 174,041 miles
- 2011 – 164,079 miles
- 2010 – 134,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,988 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Direction indicator not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,988 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 209,988 miles
- Test number
- 647107211447
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail209,987 miles (+9,793)2 dangerous7 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,987 miles
- Test number
- 459053503581
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass200,194 miles (+112)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 200,194 miles
- Test number
- 500059163247
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail200,082 miles (+8,594)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,082 miles
- Test number
- 938805537187
- MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass191,488 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 191,488 miles
- Test number
- 827377254487
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail191,477 miles (+10,191)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,477 miles
- Test number
- 526111648127
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBONNETT NOT STAYING OPEN
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear ALLOY WHEEL HAS BEEN REPAIRED IN VARIOUS PLACES
Pass181,286 miles (+12,547)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 181,286 miles
- Test number
- 768674076809
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass168,739 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 168,739 miles
- Test number
- 636344714981
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail168,731 miles (+14,237)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,731 miles
- Test number
- 844616915998
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,494 miles (+13,343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 154,494 miles
- Test number
- 478234847579
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 141,151 miles
- Test number
- 325644088585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,150 miles (+15,927)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,150 miles
- Test number
- 411328357237
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass125,223 miles (+8,314)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 125,223 miles
- Test number
- 573239254888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,909 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 116,909 miles
- Test number
- 876637098194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,907 miles (+10,588)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,907 miles
- Test number
- 708360922726
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass106,319 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 106,319 miles
- Test number
- 825643691655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,317 miles (+6,050)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,317 miles
- Test number
- 907520035012
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,267 miles (+4,816)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 100,267 miles
- Test number
- 987592567170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,451 miles (+9,273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 95,451 miles
- Test number
- 835741845199
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,178 miles (+5,677)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 86,178 miles
- Test number
- 339718974007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,501 miles (-93,540)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,501 miles
- Test number
- 776990783028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,041 miles (+9,962)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 174,041 miles
- Test number
- 215161452430
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass164,079 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 164,079 miles
- Test number
- 947688831125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,076 miles (+29,196)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,076 miles
- Test number
- 107587731122
- FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass134,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 134,880 miles
- Test number
- 133906790127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB07 SXV
- Does LB07 SXV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 SXV is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB07 SXV?
- The MOT on LB07 SXV is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB07 SXV done?
- LB07 SXV was recorded at 209,988 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,841 miles a year.
- Has LB07 SXV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB07 SXV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB07 SXV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB07 SXV find?
- LB07 SXV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights, and 2 more.
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