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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB07 SYFMOT history

LB07 SYF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,721 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 SYF
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
7 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 SYF was last recorded at 151,721 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,704 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
9,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,721 miles
  • 2025 – 145,178 miles
  • 2024 – 139,611 miles
  • 2023 – 136,965 miles
  • 2022 – 133,942 miles
  • 2021 – 118,725 miles
  • 2019 – 99,659 miles
  • 2018 – 86,004 miles
  • 2017 – 75,405 miles
  • 2016 – 65,548 miles
  • 2015 – 56,880 miles
  • 2014 – 46,347 miles
  • 2013 – 38,120 miles
  • 2012 – 28,222 miles
  • 2011 – 17,069 miles
  • 2010 – 6,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,721 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides pipes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light not working

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,721 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,721 miles
    Test number
    555314543654
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail151,704 miles (+6,526)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,704 miles
    Test number
    230349330863
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass145,178 miles (+6)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,178 miles
    Test number
    785441210893
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail145,172 miles (+5,561)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,172 miles
    Test number
    295594339377
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass139,611 miles (+2,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,611 miles
    Test number
    766051237582
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,965 miles (+3,023)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,965 miles
    Test number
    170449116159
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,942 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,942 miles
    Test number
    889301462841
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides pipes perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake warning light on
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates splitting - advise change (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail133,942 miles (+15,217)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,942 miles
    Test number
    798598617479
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides tyres worn inner edge - cords exposed - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides pipes perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates splitting - advise change (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass118,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,725 miles
    Test number
    482687192764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  10. Fail118,725 miles (+19,066)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,725 miles
    Test number
    878180577100
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  11. Pass99,659 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,659 miles
    Test number
    878667936004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides , very slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail99,631 miles (+13,627)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    516264051770
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides , very slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn out of shape /cracking in tread/also has cuts but not deep enough to show ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass86,004 miles (+10,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,004 miles
    Test number
    879871036605
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated due to sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass75,405 miles (+9,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,405 miles
    Test number
    370634235203
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass65,548 miles (+8,668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,548 miles
    Test number
    332229737880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges (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 bald edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail56,880 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,880 miles
    Test number
    226568705179
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass56,880 miles (+10,533)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,880 miles
    Test number
    659658505195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass46,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,347 miles
    Test number
    715949784192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail46,343 miles (+8,223)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,343 miles
    Test number
    757069284123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass38,120 miles (+9,898)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,120 miles
    Test number
    467470703282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,222 miles (+11,153)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,222 miles
    Test number
    838334892167
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass17,069 miles (+11,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,069 miles
    Test number
    316683501429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    6,041 miles
    Test number
    944533960214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 SYF

Does LB07 SYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 SYF is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB07 SYF?
The MOT on LB07 SYF is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 SYF done?
LB07 SYF was recorded at 151,721 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 9,404 miles a year.
Has LB07 SYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 SYF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB07 SYF 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 SYF find?
LB07 SYF passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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