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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LS07 VBAMOT history

LS07 VBA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

LS07 VBA 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 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
155,348 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 VBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS07 VBA was last recorded at 155,348 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 6,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,860 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,488 miles
Average per year
7,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,348 miles
  • 2024 – 148,860 miles
  • 2023 – 143,142 miles
  • 2022 – 132,149 miles
  • 2021 – 123,626 miles
  • 2020 – 112,094 miles
  • 2019 – 108,603 miles
  • 2018 – 105,745 miles
  • 2017 – 98,185 miles
  • 2016 – 88,044 miles
  • 2015 – 80,940 miles
  • 2014 – 74,608 miles
  • 2013 – 67,596 miles
  • 2012 – 59,681 miles
  • 2011 – 49,787 miles
  • 2010 – 39,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,348 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,348 miles (+6,488)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    155,348 miles
    Test number
    801820439258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass148,860 miles (+5,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    148,860 miles
    Test number
    100262291201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass143,142 miles (+10,993)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,142 miles
    Test number
    403262075018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,149 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,149 miles
    Test number
    200807611405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components
  5. Fail132,127 miles (+8,501)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,127 miles
    Test number
    898652781231
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass123,626 miles (+11,532)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,626 miles
    Test number
    212442466324
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass112,094 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    112,094 miles
    Test number
    820771887855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,603 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,603 miles
    Test number
    756425755057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,745 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,745 miles
    Test number
    710793008537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,739 miles (+7,554)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,739 miles
    Test number
    114018046748
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre several nails in nerside rear tyre
  11. Pass98,185 miles (+10,141)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    867596876860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,044 miles (+7,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    956844413541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
  13. Pass80,940 miles (+6,332)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,940 miles
    Test number
    257990845193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,608 miles (+7,012)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,608 miles
    Test number
    769697044147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,596 miles (+7,915)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,596 miles
    Test number
    358102343180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,681 miles (+9,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,681 miles
    Test number
    579052942180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass49,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,787 miles
    Test number
    139531351133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail49,787 miles (+10,570)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,787 miles
    Test number
    445771951173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass39,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,217 miles
    Test number
    234613330144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS07 VBA

Does LS07 VBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS07 VBA expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS07 VBA?
The MOT on LS07 VBA expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS07 VBA done?
LS07 VBA was recorded at 155,348 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 7,641 miles a year.
Has LS07 VBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 VBA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LS07 VBA 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 VBA find?
LS07 VBA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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