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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,895 cc

LS07 BFAMOT history

LS07 BFA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

LS07 BFA 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 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
148,453 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 BFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS07 BFA was last recorded at 148,453 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 15,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,164 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
15,289 miles
Average per year
7,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,453 miles
  • 2024 – 133,164 miles
  • 2023 – 125,872 miles
  • 2022 – 119,102 miles
  • 2021 – 112,638 miles
  • 2020 – 106,952 miles
  • 2019 – 99,877 miles
  • 2018 – 89,809 miles
  • 2017 – 81,755 miles
  • 2016 – 74,429 miles
  • 2015 – 71,013 miles
  • 2014 – 63,839 miles
  • 2013 – 57,826 miles
  • 2012 – 52,042 miles
  • 2011 – 45,656 miles
  • 2010 – 36,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,453 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,453 miles (+15,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,453 miles
    Test number
    726351302461
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  2. Pass133,164 miles (+7,292)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,164 miles
    Test number
    535902409238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,872 miles
    Test number
    904499838626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,872 miles (+6,770)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,872 miles
    Test number
    475563175395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

  5. Pass119,102 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,102 miles
    Test number
    830279034336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,638 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,638 miles
    Test number
    103826361756
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail112,638 miles (+5,686)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,638 miles
    Test number
    371275101542
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,952 miles
    Test number
    993964999373
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail106,952 miles (+7,075)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,952 miles
    Test number
    879421172403
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,877 miles (+10,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,877 miles
    Test number
    994149675033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,809 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    966551350464
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  12. Fail89,809 miles (+8,054)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    458911401124
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v RFT (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  13. Pass81,755 miles (+7,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,755 miles
    Test number
    363375221596
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 v (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass74,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,429 miles
    Test number
    606232004580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,429 miles (+3,416)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,429 miles
    Test number
    224409972263
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratched - offside rear lamp unit cracked - front bumper damaged

  16. Pass71,013 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,013 miles
    Test number
    479067785111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,839 miles (+6,013)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    185545704205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,826 miles (+5,784)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,826 miles
    Test number
    149037493183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass52,042 miles (+6,386)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,042 miles
    Test number
    586008352111
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass45,656 miles (+9,266)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,656 miles
    Test number
    589864651185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,390 miles
    Test number
    620852450143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS07 BFA

Does LS07 BFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS07 BFA expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS07 BFA?
The MOT on LS07 BFA expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS07 BFA done?
LS07 BFA was recorded at 148,453 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 7,559 miles a year.
Has LS07 BFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 BFA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS07 BFA 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 LS07 BFA find?
LS07 BFA passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.

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