BMW 3 SERIES B7LYY has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1998 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 146,942 miles 3 weeks ago on Wednesday 28th October 2026 at 11:35.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 27th October 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027.

B7LYY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 2027146,942 MI
PASSED25TH JUNE 202524TH JUNE 2026146,924 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED25TH JUNE 2025146,924 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED10TH JUNE 20239TH JUNE 2024146,476 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED23RD JUNE 202122ND JUNE 2022142,769 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD JUNE 2021142,769 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH JUNE 202017TH JUNE 2021141,806 MI
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20174TH OCTOBER 2018135,291 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Presenter Adviced
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201620TH SEPTEMBER 2017132,631 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Sides (4.1.e.1)
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20157TH SEPTEMBER 2016121,744 MI
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20147TH AUGUST 2015116,895 MI
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20136TH AUGUST 2014112,518 MI
FAILED17TH JULY 2012107,984 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED17TH JULY 201223RD JULY 2013107,984 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED22ND JULY 201123RD JULY 2012101,426 MI
FAILED22ND JULY 2011101,422 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED19TH JULY 201023RD JULY 201193,284 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH JULY 200923RD JULY 201089,835 MI
PASSED11TH JULY 200823RD JULY 200985,350 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Movement At Its Fixings
PASSED24TH JULY 200723RD JULY 200881,299 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 200619TH JULY 200777,592 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 200519TH JULY 200672,727 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B7LYY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 82% | MOT Failure Rate: 18%

B7LYY MOT Comments

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B7LYY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 146,942 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,248 miles

B7LYY FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration B7LYY was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 146,942 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,248 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B7LYY has a 82% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 16 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027 .

Does B7LYY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 15th November 2026 B7LYY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B7LYY Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 15th November 2026 B7LYY does have Tax. Read more

When does B7LYY Tax expire?

The current Tax for B7LYY will expire in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B7LYY MOT expire?

The current MOT for B7LYY will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 27th October 2027. Read more

When did B7LYY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B7LYY was on Wednesday 28th October 2026 at 11:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B7LYY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for B7LYY we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B7LYY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for B7LYY we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 82% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B7LYY?

B7LYY is registered as a 1998 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has B7LYY done?

The odometer reading for B7LYY at the last MOT in October 2026 was 146,942 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,248 miles per year. Read more

How old is B7LYY?

The vehicle B7LYY was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Monday 10th August 1998. Read more

What colour is B7LYY?

The official colour of B7LYY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does B7LYY have?

B7LYY has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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