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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

T7 LUWMOT history

T7 LUW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,604 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 LUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 LUW was last recorded at 158,604 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 11,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,972 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,632 miles
Average per year
11,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,604 miles
  • 2024 – 146,972 miles
  • 2023 – 135,620 miles
  • 2022 – 123,772 miles
  • 2021 – 107,025 miles
  • 2020 – 96,582 miles
  • 2019 – 90,290 miles
  • 2018 – 78,366 miles
  • 2017 – 67,953 miles
  • 2016 – 54,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,604 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,604 miles (+11,632)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,604 miles
    Test number
    264728195387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,972 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,972 miles
    Test number
    398118197559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail146,969 miles (+11,349)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,969 miles
    Test number
    613061145209
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass135,620 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,620 miles
    Test number
    464998314631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail135,618 miles (+11,846)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,618 miles
    Test number
    834669299400
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass123,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,772 miles
    Test number
    461510555570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,770 miles (+16,745)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,770 miles
    Test number
    524390938463
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass107,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,025 miles
    Test number
    396438218260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail107,024 miles (+10,442)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,024 miles
    Test number
    666935713031
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass96,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,582 miles
    Test number
    788072200099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,582 miles (+6,292)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,582 miles
    Test number
    198817231284
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass90,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    841012470531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,290 miles (+11,924)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    325587046097
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass78,366 miles (+10,413)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,366 miles
    Test number
    496055573198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,953 miles
    Test number
    805828151451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,953 miles (+13,447)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,953 miles
    Test number
    876670116705
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass54,506 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,506 miles
    Test number
    430988984104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,505 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,505 miles
    Test number
    710729091422
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about T7 LUW

Does T7 LUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 LUW is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 LUW?
The MOT on T7 LUW is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 LUW done?
T7 LUW was recorded at 158,604 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 11,273 miles a year.
Has T7 LUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 LUW has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T7 LUW 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 T7 LUW find?
T7 LUW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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