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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,171 cc

LS07 VAOMOT history

LS07 VAO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LS07 VAO blue 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 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,574 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 VAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS07 VAO was last recorded at 114,574 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 6,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,946 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,628 miles
Average per year
6,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,574 miles
  • 2024 – 107,946 miles
  • 2023 – 95,391 miles
  • 2022 – 94,982 miles
  • 2021 – 87,050 miles
  • 2020 – 81,524 miles
  • 2019 – 80,180 miles
  • 2018 – 71,326 miles
  • 2017 – 61,385 miles
  • 2016 – 55,571 miles
  • 2015 – 45,590 miles
  • 2014 – 40,139 miles
  • 2013 – 28,012 miles
  • 2012 – 20,695 miles
  • 2011 – 16,380 miles
  • 2010 – 12,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,574 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF worn, lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,574 miles (+6,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,574 miles
    Test number
    505330311892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass107,946 miles (+12,555)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,946 miles
    Test number
    395989886177
    • AdvisoryBonnet rams weak
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal poor
    • AdvisoryImbalance between parking brakes
    • AdvisoryNearside rear jacking point pad missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front indicator flashing pale orange
    • AdvisoryOil seepage
    • AdvisoryTps light on
    • AdvisoryVin sticker on offside b pillar coming off
  3. Pass95,391 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,391 miles
    Test number
    349634796456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,982 miles (+46)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,982 miles
    Test number
    270467196507
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF worn, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail94,936 miles (+7,886)4 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,936 miles
    Test number
    268378201096
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall. Marked. 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall. Marked. 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall. Marked. 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All around in the primary grooves. Marked. 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (Check engine light ON) (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF worn, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass87,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,050 miles
    Test number
    997575489100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR + OSF tyre cracking between the primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail87,050 miles (+5,526)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,050 miles
    Test number
    196001017212
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR + OSF tyre cracking between the primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass81,524 miles (+1,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,524 miles
    Test number
    683589985100
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryWarning light on dash brake fluid
  9. Pass80,180 miles (+8,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,180 miles
    Test number
    630518944851
    • AdvisoryLower under tray fitted
  10. Pass71,326 miles (+9,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,326 miles
    Test number
    284706666434
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/covers fitted
  11. Pass61,385 miles (+5,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,385 miles
    Test number
    347497618177
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, under tray and outer sill cover's fitted obscuring some components
  12. Pass55,571 miles (+9,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,571 miles
    Test number
    622993106602
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass45,590 miles (+5,451)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    422914054258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTop & bottom trays fitted
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass40,139 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,139 miles
    Test number
    826978044255
    • NoteFront and rear brakes worn to limit
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm inner edge
  15. Fail40,139 miles (+12,127)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,139 miles
    Test number
    176377844241
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brakes worn to limit
    • NoteNearside front tyre limit and devoid of tread (recommend replace now)
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm inner edge
  16. Pass28,012 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,012 miles
    Test number
    205855453179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,695 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,695 miles
    Test number
    409346442150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,380 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,380 miles
    Test number
    245461651116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,975 miles
    Test number
    274916550496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS07 VAO

Does LS07 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS07 VAO is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS07 VAO?
The MOT on LS07 VAO is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS07 VAO done?
LS07 VAO was recorded at 114,574 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,558 miles a year.
Has LS07 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 VAO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS07 VAO 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 VAO find?
LS07 VAO passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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