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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LS07 HWCMOT history

LS07 HWC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LS07 HWC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,807 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 HWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS07 HWC was last recorded at 144,807 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2018: 108,769 miles, lower than 108,966 miles on 29 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,799 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,807 miles
  • 2025 – 140,942 miles
  • 2023 – 136,076 miles
  • 2022 – 130,973 miles
  • 2021 – 127,092 miles
  • 2020 – 121,838 miles
  • 2019 – 117,708 miles
  • 2018 – 108,769 miles
  • 2017 – 97,022 miles
  • 2016 – 85,658 miles
  • 2015 – 77,709 miles
  • 2014 – 70,937 miles
  • 2013 – 66,319 miles
  • 2012 – 61,152 miles
  • 2011 – 57,396 miles
  • 2010 – 39,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,807 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Left hand rear fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,807 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,807 miles
    Test number
    888979532344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail144,799 miles (+3,857)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,799 miles
    Test number
    919114398847
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy

  3. Pass140,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,942 miles
    Test number
    813379951844
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail140,942 miles (+4,866)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,942 miles
    Test number
    635678400850
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass136,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,076 miles
    Test number
    836802149519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail136,075 miles (+5,102)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,075 miles
    Test number
    527892067154
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,973 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,973 miles
    Test number
    431873021559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,092 miles
    Test number
    611399426094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail127,091 miles (+5,253)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,091 miles
    Test number
    692727104820
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass121,838 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,838 miles
    Test number
    669208926880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail121,838 miles (+4,130)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,838 miles
    Test number
    329264576008
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass117,708 miles (+8,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,708 miles
    Test number
    212788745482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass108,769 miles (-197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,769 miles
    Test number
    930096671003
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLeft hand rear fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

  14. Fail108,966 miles (+11,944)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,966 miles
    Test number
    392338975247
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLeft hand rear fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass97,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    848935258431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,022 miles (+11,364)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    154335458116
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryInlet manifold has large hole in it

  17. Pass85,658 miles (+7,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,658 miles
    Test number
    766797569031
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock leaking

  18. Pass77,709 miles (+6,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,709 miles
    Test number
    546767372241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,937 miles (+4,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,937 miles
    Test number
    327061234369
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass66,319 miles (+5,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,319 miles
    Test number
    626352433374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,152 miles (+3,756)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,152 miles
    Test number
    936429422395
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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
    • NoteVehicle tested in wet weather

  22. Pass57,396 miles (+18,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,396 miles
    Test number
    966228821325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,041 miles
    Test number
    434494100272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS07 HWC

Does LS07 HWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS07 HWC is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS07 HWC?
The MOT on LS07 HWC is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS07 HWC done?
LS07 HWC was recorded at 144,807 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,760 miles a year.
Has LS07 HWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 HWC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS07 HWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS07 HWC find?
LS07 HWC passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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