
BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y307 LVTMOT history
Y307 LVT is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,065 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 129,065 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,282 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y307 LVT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y307 LVT was last recorded at 129,065 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,571 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,494 miles
- Average per year
- 4,282 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,065 miles
- 2025 – 127,571 miles
- 2024 – 126,526 miles
- 2022 – 123,058 miles
- 2021 – 118,518 miles
- 2020 – 118,336 miles
- 2019 – 117,783 miles
- 2018 – 115,736 miles
- 2017 – 114,027 miles
- 2016 – 111,626 miles
- 2015 – 102,685 miles
- 2014 – 87,500 miles
- 2013 – 81,661 miles
- 2012 – 75,678 miles
- 2011 – 71,177 miles
- 2010 – 66,295 miles
- 2009 – 61,915 miles
- 2008 – 54,504 miles
- 2007 – 46,609 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,065 miles (+1,494)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 129,065 miles
- Test number
- 603411631935
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,571 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 127,571 miles
- Test number
- 842157190023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail127,571 miles (+1,045)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,571 miles
- Test number
- 651593787858
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass126,526 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 126,526 miles
- Test number
- 786791234308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail126,525 miles (+3,467)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,525 miles
- Test number
- 250427551814
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass123,058 miles (+4,540)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 123,058 miles
- Test number
- 411154515869
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass118,518 miles (+182)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 118,518 miles
- Test number
- 571998218907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,336 miles (+553)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 118,336 miles
- Test number
- 304285179588
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass117,783 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 117,783 miles
- Test number
- 568399856313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,783 miles (+2,047)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,783 miles
- Test number
- 264377030493
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 115,736 miles
- Test number
- 193393559441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,736 miles (+1,709)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,736 miles
- Test number
- 901694229851
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass114,027 miles (+2,401)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 114,027 miles
- Test number
- 255825393909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,626 miles (+101)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 111,626 miles
- Test number
- 945055428954
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail111,525 miles (+8,840)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,525 miles
- Test number
- 696326262161
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass102,685 miles (+15,185)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 102,685 miles
- Test number
- 905984165180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass87,500 miles (+5,839)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 87,500 miles
- Test number
- 456116564086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,661 miles (+5,983)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 81,661 miles
- Test number
- 127474593419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,678 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 75,678 miles
- Test number
- 976233172051
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 119839062058
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass71,177 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,177 miles
- Test number
- 817936151007
- NoteFront tyres are worn on both edges close to the legal limit
- NoteRear tyres are worn on the inner edges close to the legal limit
Fail71,177 miles (+4,882)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,177 miles
- Test number
- 668896051061
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- NoteFront tyres are worn on both edges close to the legal limit
- NoteRear tyres are worn on the inner edges close to the legal limit
Pass66,295 miles (+4,380)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 66,295 miles
- Test number
- 533529660065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,915 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,915 miles
- Test number
- 104649169419
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass61,915 miles (+7,411)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 61,915 miles
- Test number
- 380549669071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 54,504 miles
- Test number
- 671597368071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,504 miles (+7,895)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,504 miles
- Test number
- 112475168436
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,609 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 46,609 miles
- Test number
- 910732137012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y307 LVT
- Does Y307 LVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y307 LVT is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y307 LVT?
- The MOT on Y307 LVT is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y307 LVT done?
- Y307 LVT was recorded at 129,065 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,282 miles a year.
- Has Y307 LVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y307 LVT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y307 LVT 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 Y307 LVT find?
- Y307 LVT passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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