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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y7 LDOMOT history

Y7 LDO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

Y7 LDO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
175,617 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 LDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 LDO was last recorded at 175,617 miles on 26 May 2026, 6,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,018 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,599 miles
Average per year
5,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,617 miles
  • 2025 – 169,018 miles
  • 2024 – 161,816 miles
  • 2023 – 154,612 miles
  • 2022 – 152,283 miles
  • 2021 – 149,165 miles
  • 2019 – 147,964 miles
  • 2018 – 146,699 miles
  • 2017 – 138,015 miles
  • 2016 – 132,251 miles
  • 2015 – 126,030 miles
  • 2014 – 119,010 miles
  • 2013 – 108,641 miles
  • 2012 – 99,179 miles
  • 2010 – 83,964 miles
  • 2009 – 79,797 miles
  • 2008 – 72,388 miles
  • 2007 – 67,599 miles
  • 2006 – 62,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,617 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,617 miles (+6,599)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    175,617 miles
    Test number
    163550908809
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass169,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,018 miles
    Test number
    144600285086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail169,018 miles (+7,202)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,018 miles
    Test number
    299146127915
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass161,816 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    161,816 miles
    Test number
    708684229123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail161,816 miles (+7,204)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,816 miles
    Test number
    237531240102
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass154,612 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    154,612 miles
    Test number
    102451272541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    152,283 miles
    Test number
    575752251030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,283 miles (+3,118)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,283 miles
    Test number
    240721478139
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  9. Pass149,165 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,165 miles
    Test number
    859322566277
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded
  10. Pass147,964 miles (+1,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,964 miles
    Test number
    185728019940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker piston corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker piston corroded
  11. Pass146,699 miles (+8,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,699 miles
    Test number
    189675435033
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint OS+NS (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass138,015 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,015 miles
    Test number
    779561923384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,251 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,251 miles
    Test number
    635393859344
    • AdvisoryE m l stays on
  14. Fail132,249 miles (+6,219)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,249 miles
    Test number
    645703861097
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryE m l stays on
  15. Pass126,030 miles (+7,020)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    126,030 miles
    Test number
    756059415097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres bold on inner edges
    • NoteEngine management light on dash
    • NoteOffside front tyre has deep age cracking and slight tear on inner sidewall
  16. Pass119,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    119,010 miles
    Test number
    886481424078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,010 miles (+10,369)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,010 miles
    Test number
    469391324050
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
  18. Pass108,641 miles (+93)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,641 miles
    Test number
    436604223044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F seatbelt required assistance to retract
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/F seatbelt required assistance to retract
  19. Fail108,548 miles (+9,369)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,548 miles
    Test number
    845332623080
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F seatbelt required assistance to retract
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/F seatbelt required assistance to retract
  20. Pass99,179 miles (+15,215)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,179 miles
    Test number
    478103132034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,964 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,964 miles
    Test number
    260104780297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,797 miles (+7,409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    912091509330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,388 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,388 miles
    Test number
    950538898218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,599 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,599 miles
    Test number
    420627997239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,333 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,333 miles
    Test number
    483794506462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Questions about Y7 LDO

Does Y7 LDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 LDO is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 LDO?
The MOT on Y7 LDO is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 LDO done?
Y7 LDO was recorded at 175,617 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,789 miles a year.
Has Y7 LDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 LDO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 LDO 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 Y7 LDO find?
Y7 LDO passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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