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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

L70 ARLMOT history

L70 ARL is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 15 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L70 ARL grey 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,635 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 ARL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 ARL was last recorded at 144,635 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,633 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,635 miles
  • 2022 – 144,321 miles
  • 2020 – 144,079 miles
  • 2018 – 140,566 miles
  • 2017 – 138,586 miles
  • 2016 – 135,318 miles
  • 2015 – 130,430 miles
  • 2014 – 125,499 miles
  • 2013 – 119,438 miles
  • 2012 – 112,570 miles
  • 2011 – 105,588 miles
  • 2010 – 97,564 miles
  • 2009 – 87,110 miles
  • 2008 – 70,696 miles
  • 2007 – 60,019 miles
  • 2006 – 42,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,635 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,635 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,635 miles
    Test number
    987971813681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split

  2. Fail144,633 miles (+312)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,633 miles
    Test number
    138603222157
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split

  3. Pass144,321 miles (+242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,321 miles
    Test number
    540963211113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass144,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,079 miles
    Test number
    205617255546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail144,079 miles (+3,513)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,079 miles
    Test number
    690043122883
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass140,566 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,566 miles
    Test number
    264183133074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,586 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,586 miles
    Test number
    336996495611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    135,318 miles
    Test number
    736115859618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,318 miles (+4,888)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,318 miles
    Test number
    399361566204
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass130,430 miles (+4,931)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    130,430 miles
    Test number
    177342435112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,499 miles (+6,061)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    125,499 miles
    Test number
    995353334176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,438 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    396110433127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,570 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,570 miles
    Test number
    899741732143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,588 miles (+8,024)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,588 miles
    Test number
    115226721162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,564 miles (+10,454)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,564 miles
    Test number
    262519480058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass87,110 miles (+16,414)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    87,110 miles
    Test number
    723931219162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass70,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    583572118176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,696 miles (+10,677)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    374312918161
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass60,019 miles (+17,075)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,019 miles
    Test number
    262567607142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,944 miles
    Test number
    122987486447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 ARL

Does L70 ARL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 ARL is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 ARL?
The MOT on L70 ARL is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 ARL done?
L70 ARL was recorded at 144,635 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,958 miles a year.
Has L70 ARL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 ARL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 ARL 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 ARL find?
L70 ARL passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play; fuel cap seal starting to split.

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