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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L70 CDSMOT history

L70 CDS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 41,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L70 CDS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
41,245 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 CDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 CDS was last recorded at 41,245 miles on 5 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,243 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,245 miles
  • 2025 – 39,957 miles
  • 2023 – 37,391 miles
  • 2022 – 33,065 miles
  • 2021 – 30,776 miles
  • 2020 – 27,534 miles
  • 2019 – 25,528 miles
  • 2018 – 23,063 miles
  • 2017 – 21,540 miles
  • 2016 – 19,749 miles
  • 2015 – 16,504 miles
  • 2014 – 14,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,245 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,245 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    41,245 miles
    Test number
    911743544145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail41,243 miles (+1,286)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,243 miles
    Test number
    687622980619
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  3. Pass39,957 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,957 miles
    Test number
    228100724163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,391 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    37,391 miles
    Test number
    261630186092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,884 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    33,884 miles
    Test number
    973793636382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,065 miles (+2,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    33,065 miles
    Test number
    775965978463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass30,776 miles (+3,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    30,776 miles
    Test number
    955665138501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass27,534 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    27,534 miles
    Test number
    917691066933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,528 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,528 miles
    Test number
    404245141793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,063 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    23,063 miles
    Test number
    753439514410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,540 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,540 miles
    Test number
    198894780297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,749 miles (+3,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    19,749 miles
    Test number
    433242823007
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge
  13. Pass16,504 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,504 miles
    Test number
    785276295102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail16,503 miles (+1,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,503 miles
    Test number
    277275195166
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass14,663 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    14,663 miles
    Test number
    675276494286
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L70 CDS

Does L70 CDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 CDS is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 CDS?
The MOT on L70 CDS is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 CDS done?
L70 CDS was recorded at 41,245 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,305 miles a year.
Has L70 CDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 CDS has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 CDS 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 CDS find?
L70 CDS passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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