BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
V7 LYAMOT history
V7 LYA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 118,536 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 118,536 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,336 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 LYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 1 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 LYA was last recorded at 118,536 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 9,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,500 miles · 6 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,036 miles
- Average per year
- 11,336 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,536 miles
- 2025 – 109,500 miles
- 2024 – 95,362 miles
- 2023 – 95,350 miles
- 2022 – 86,752 miles
- 2021 – 64,588 miles
- 2019 – 49,064 miles
- 2018 – 34,434 miles
- 2017 – 23,631 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LEGAL LIMIT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LEGAL LIMIT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 22 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,536 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 118,536 miles
- Test number
- 798528106356
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail118,534 miles (+9,034)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,534 miles
- Test number
- 155623105868
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 109,500 miles
- Test number
- 349773438774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,500 miles (+14,138)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,500 miles
- Test number
- 752694997356
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass95,362 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 95,362 miles
- Test number
- 647417412394
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Fail95,350 miles (+8,598)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,350 miles
- Test number
- 617804566034
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear one of the two (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,752 miles (+11,024)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 86,752 miles
- Test number
- 864052352078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,728 miles (+912)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 75,728 miles
- Test number
- 138242567093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,816 miles (+10,228)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,816 miles
- Test number
- 398291137199
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 64,588 miles
- Test number
- 231098295449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,588 miles (+35)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,588 miles
- Test number
- 987901924173
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail64,553 miles (+15,489)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,553 miles
- Test number
- 351389179918
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass49,064 miles (+14,630)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 49,064 miles
- Test number
- 824281476143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,434 miles (+10,803)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 34,434 miles
- Test number
- 901606859226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 23,631 miles
- Test number
- 371593407243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V7 LYA
- Does V7 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LYA is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V7 LYA?
- The MOT on V7 LYA is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V7 LYA done?
- V7 LYA was recorded at 118,536 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 11,336 miles a year.
- Has V7 LYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 LYA has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V7 LYA 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 LYA find?
- V7 LYA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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