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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.

Y307 LVT red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass129,065 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass118,518 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,518 miles
    Test number
    571998218907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass117,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,783 miles
    Test number
    568399856313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass115,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,736 miles
    Test number
    193393559441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. Pass114,027 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,027 miles
    Test number
    255825393909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass87,500 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    456116564086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,661 miles (+5,983)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,661 miles
    Test number
    127474593419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass66,295 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    533529660065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass61,915 miles (+7,411)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,915 miles
    Test number
    380549669071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,504 miles
    Test number
    671597368071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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)
  28. 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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