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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

V7 HLHMOT history

V7 HLH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 110,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

V7 HLH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,328 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 HLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
13 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 HLH was last recorded at 110,328 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 8,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,354 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,974 miles
Average per year
8,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,328 miles
  • 2025 – 101,354 miles
  • 2024 – 93,864 miles
  • 2023 – 86,848 miles
  • 2022 – 79,460 miles
  • 2021 – 70,990 miles
  • 2020 – 61,455 miles
  • 2019 – 52,555 miles
  • 2018 – 39,802 miles
  • 2017 – 34,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,328 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,328 miles (+8,974)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,328 miles
    Test number
    229904069764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,354 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,354 miles
    Test number
    103678166051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,317 miles (+7,453)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,317 miles
    Test number
    962495240498
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass93,864 miles (+7,016)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,864 miles
    Test number
    903889428292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,848 miles (+7,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,848 miles
    Test number
    724329083954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass79,460 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,460 miles
    Test number
    831258371217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail79,436 miles (+8,446)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,436 miles
    Test number
    703556292636
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass70,990 miles (+9,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,990 miles
    Test number
    291490202654
    • 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))
  9. Pass61,455 miles (+8,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,455 miles
    Test number
    977884834082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass52,555 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,555 miles
    Test number
    247196034097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    50,301 miles
    Test number
    360705977503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,301 miles (+10,499)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,301 miles
    Test number
    609932762516
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
  13. Pass39,802 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,802 miles
    Test number
    842594787372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,731 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,731 miles
    Test number
    805563636532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    34,813 miles
    Test number
    438512975192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 HLH

Does V7 HLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 HLH is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 HLH?
The MOT on V7 HLH is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 HLH done?
V7 HLH was recorded at 110,328 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 8,649 miles a year.
Has V7 HLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 HLH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 HLH 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 V7 HLH find?
V7 HLH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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