
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
Pass143,142 miles (+10,993)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 143,142 miles
- Test number
- 403262075018
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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))
Pass112,094 miles (+3,491)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2021
- Odometer
- 112,094 miles
- Test number
- 820771887855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,603 miles (+2,858)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 108,603 miles
- Test number
- 756425755057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,745 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 105,745 miles
- Test number
- 710793008537
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass98,185 miles (+10,141)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 98,185 miles
- Test number
- 867596876860
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass80,940 miles (+6,332)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 80,940 miles
- Test number
- 257990845193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,608 miles (+7,012)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 74,608 miles
- Test number
- 769697044147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,596 miles (+7,915)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 67,596 miles
- Test number
- 358102343180
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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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