
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass154,612 miles (+2,329)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 154,612 miles
- Test number
- 102451272541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 152,283 miles
- Test number
- 575752251030
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass149,165 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 149,165 miles
- Test number
- 859322566277
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
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
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)
Pass138,015 miles (+5,764)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 138,015 miles
- Test number
- 779561923384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,251 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 132,251 miles
- Test number
- 635393859344
- AdvisoryE m l stays on
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
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
Pass119,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 119,010 miles
- Test number
- 886481424078
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass99,179 miles (+15,215)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 99,179 miles
- Test number
- 478103132034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,964 miles (+4,167)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 83,964 miles
- Test number
- 260104780297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,797 miles (+7,409)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 79,797 miles
- Test number
- 912091509330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,388 miles (+4,789)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 72,388 miles
- Test number
- 950538898218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,599 miles (+5,266)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 67,599 miles
- Test number
- 420627997239
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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