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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L70 CMWMOT history

L70 CMW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L70 CMW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,159 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 CMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 CMW was last recorded at 94,159 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 4,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,525 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,634 miles
Average per year
4,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,159 miles
  • 2025 – 89,525 miles
  • 2024 – 87,565 miles
  • 2023 – 85,390 miles
  • 2022 – 81,972 miles
  • 2021 – 79,681 miles
  • 2020 – 77,949 miles
  • 2019 – 76,816 miles
  • 2018 – 74,313 miles
  • 2017 – 66,813 miles
  • 2016 – 58,010 miles
  • 2015 – 47,794 miles
  • 2014 – 37,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,159 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit, worn smooth on edge, advise attention, 255/35R18 RUN-FLAT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit, worn smooth on edge, advise attention, 255/35R18 RUN-FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges, 225/40 r18 88w rft bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,159 miles (+4,634)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    435008713012
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit, worn smooth on edge, advise attention, 255/35R18 RUN-FLAT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit, worn smooth on edge, advise attention, 255/35R18 RUN-FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass89,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,525 miles
    Test number
    337360091998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs over to offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,519 miles (+1,954)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,519 miles
    Test number
    268190089292
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex-joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs over to offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,565 miles (+2,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,565 miles
    Test number
    892231492770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs along rear sub-frame to offside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass85,390 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,390 miles
    Test number
    596341334327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,972 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,972 miles
    Test number
    429795068059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,681 miles (+1,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,681 miles
    Test number
    783095902654
    • AdvisoryFront nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

  8. Pass77,949 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,949 miles
    Test number
    428214749638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,816 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,816 miles
    Test number
    933289372398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,313 miles (+7,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,313 miles
    Test number
    435694412167
    • 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))

  11. Pass66,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,813 miles
    Test number
    716220515429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,808 miles (+8,798)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,808 miles
    Test number
    189683151996
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass58,010 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,010 miles
    Test number
    577244899164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges, 225/40 r18 88w rft bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail58,008 miles (+10,214)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,008 miles
    Test number
    268443829134
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35 r18 90w frt bridgestone (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges, 225/40 r18 88w rft bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    290973771951
    • AdvisoryService over due

  16. Fail47,794 miles (+10,248)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    376130985107
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService over due

  17. Pass37,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,546 miles
    Test number
    647608584279
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L70 CMW

Does L70 CMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 CMW is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 CMW?
The MOT on L70 CMW is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 CMW done?
L70 CMW was recorded at 94,159 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,713 miles a year.
Has L70 CMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 CMW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 CMW 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 CMW find?
L70 CMW passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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