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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

K70 LMRMOT history

K70 LMR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

K70 LMR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
155,559 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 LMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 LMR was last recorded at 155,559 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 3,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,966 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,593 miles
Average per year
8,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,559 miles
  • 2024 – 151,966 miles
  • 2023 – 148,703 miles
  • 2022 – 145,125 miles
  • 2021 – 140,648 miles
  • 2020 – 135,920 miles
  • 2019 – 128,826 miles
  • 2018 – 109,128 miles
  • 2017 – 98,671 miles
  • 2016 – 72,225 miles
  • 2015 – 60,966 miles
  • 2014 – 59,599 miles
  • 2013 – 47,159 miles
  • 2012 – 42,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,559 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front dip beam headlights different color

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,559 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,559 miles
    Test number
    347745254922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,966 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,966 miles
    Test number
    735049449065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail151,962 miles (+3,259)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,962 miles
    Test number
    265045090209
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. Pass148,703 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    148,703 miles
    Test number
    527866967699
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail148,703 miles (+3,578)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,703 miles
    Test number
    674970538340
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass145,125 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,125 miles
    Test number
    729213772686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,648 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,648 miles
    Test number
    815302359420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,920 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,920 miles
    Test number
    921844618274
    • AdvisoryFront dip beam headlights different color
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  9. Fail135,918 miles (+7,092)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,918 miles
    Test number
    480067264955
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront dip beam headlights different color
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass128,826 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,826 miles
    Test number
    632279146019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,746 miles (+19,618)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,746 miles
    Test number
    836247802271
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass109,128 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,128 miles
    Test number
    178944865244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,757 miles (+10,086)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,757 miles
    Test number
    222037837567
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass98,671 miles (+26,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,671 miles
    Test number
    363103422662
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine components
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass72,225 miles (+6,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,225 miles
    Test number
    996849599642
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine components
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass65,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,555 miles
    Test number
    323472774999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,555 miles (+4,589)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,555 miles
    Test number
    926197725822
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  18. Pass60,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    497547915049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,966 miles (+1,367)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    517765915008
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass59,599 miles (+12,440)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,599 miles
    Test number
    927591184143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,159 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,159 miles
    Test number
    189805973150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,164 miles
    Test number
    568094872179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 LMR

Does K70 LMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 LMR is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K70 LMR?
The MOT on K70 LMR is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 LMR done?
K70 LMR was recorded at 155,559 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 8,418 miles a year.
Has K70 LMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 LMR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K70 LMR 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 K70 LMR find?
K70 LMR passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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