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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

K70 LSMMOT history

K70 LSM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 171,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

K70 LSM blue 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
171,840 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 LSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 LSM was last recorded at 171,840 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 8,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,445 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,395 miles
Average per year
10,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,840 miles
  • 2025 – 163,445 miles
  • 2024 – 146,209 miles
  • 2023 – 126,441 miles
  • 2022 – 115,408 miles
  • 2021 – 113,569 miles
  • 2020 – 109,507 miles
  • 2019 – 104,627 miles
  • 2018 – 98,958 miles
  • 2017 – 89,200 miles
  • 2016 – 80,320 miles
  • 2015 – 71,982 miles
  • 2014 – 62,826 miles
  • 2013 – 47,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,840 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides trailing arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,840 miles (+8,395)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    171,840 miles
    Test number
    914487563672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,445 miles
    Test number
    375370911220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail163,445 miles (+17,236)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,445 miles
    Test number
    411390687227
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,209 miles (+19,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,209 miles
    Test number
    106853231005
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,441 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,441 miles
    Test number
    482662144443
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,441 miles (+3,795)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,441 miles
    Test number
    344765861192
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,646 miles (+7,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,646 miles
    Test number
    997471537277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,408 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,408 miles
    Test number
    381270138009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,569 miles (+4,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,569 miles
    Test number
    684256168251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  10. Pass109,507 miles (+4,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,507 miles
    Test number
    831272305838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,627 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,627 miles
    Test number
    934724680144
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail104,598 miles (+5,640)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,598 miles
    Test number
    258816541240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass98,958 miles (+9,758)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,958 miles
    Test number
    370440955232
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass89,200 miles (+8,880)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,200 miles
    Test number
    528458764050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,320 miles (+8,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    117324576389
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass71,982 miles (+9,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,982 miles
    Test number
    988131744302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,826 miles (+15,345)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,826 miles
    Test number
    847598804377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,481 miles
    Test number
    755152313398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 LSM

Does K70 LSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 LSM is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K70 LSM?
The MOT on K70 LSM is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 LSM done?
K70 LSM was recorded at 171,840 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 10,083 miles a year.
Has K70 LSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 LSM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K70 LSM 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 LSM find?
K70 LSM passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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