BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
L70 ARFMOT history
L70 ARF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 162,085 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 162,085 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,763 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 ARF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 ARF was last recorded at 162,085 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 10,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,322 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,763 miles
- Average per year
- 8,763 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,085 miles
- 2025 – 151,322 miles
- 2024 – 135,426 miles
- 2023 – 116,361 miles
- 2020 – 113,286 miles
- 2019 – 108,500 miles
- 2018 – 99,642 miles
- 2017 – 91,632 miles
- 2016 – 83,067 miles
- 2015 – 76,749 miles
- 2014 – 67,766 miles
- 2013 – 58,394 miles
- 2012 – 46,727 miles
- 2011 – 33,370 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,085 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (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.
Engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,085 miles (+10,763)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 162,085 miles
- Test number
- 250051848458
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,322 miles (+15,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 151,322 miles
- Test number
- 189902643019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,426 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 135,426 miles
- Test number
- 213007313600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,423 miles (+19,062)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,423 miles
- Test number
- 129565266167
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. 235/35ZR19 88Y XL michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass116,361 miles (+3,075)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 116,361 miles
- Test number
- 401273228258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,286 miles (+4,786)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 113,286 miles
- Test number
- 854098234496
- AdvisoryEngine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted
Pass108,500 miles (+176)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 108,500 miles
- Test number
- 455484396154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted
Fail108,324 miles (+8,682)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,324 miles
- Test number
- 711117890256
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted
Pass99,642 miles (+8,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 99,642 miles
- Test number
- 160335750286
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass91,632 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 91,632 miles
- Test number
- 619596978710
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail91,626 miles (+8,559)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,626 miles
- Test number
- 717081168690
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass83,067 miles (+6,318)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 83,067 miles
- Test number
- 190859436072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,749 miles (+8,983)1 dangerous3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 76,749 miles
- Test number
- 446697585129
- DangerousN/s front tyre split on inner edge
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,766 miles (+9,372)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 67,766 miles
- Test number
- 147869474154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,394 miles (+11,667)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 58,394 miles
- Test number
- 786412593120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,727 miles (+13,357)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 46,727 miles
- Test number
- 226082292445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass33,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 33,370 miles
- Test number
- 168018701237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L70 ARF
- Does L70 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 ARF is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 ARF?
- The MOT on L70 ARF is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 ARF done?
- L70 ARF was recorded at 162,085 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 8,763 miles a year.
- Has L70 ARF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 ARF has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L70 ARF 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 L70 ARF find?
- L70 ARF passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer, and 2 more.
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