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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L70 DSTMOT history

L70 DST is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 200,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L70 DST 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 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
200,166 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 DST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 DST was last recorded at 200,166 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 7,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,798 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,368 miles
Average per year
12,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,166 miles
  • 2025 – 192,798 miles
  • 2024 – 187,073 miles
  • 2023 – 182,700 miles
  • 2022 – 181,212 miles
  • 2020 – 178,224 miles
  • 2019 – 171,018 miles
  • 2018 – 154,628 miles
  • 2017 – 138,142 miles
  • 2016 – 125,750 miles
  • 2015 – 99,550 miles
  • 2014 – 70,145 miles
  • 2013 – 51,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,166 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 Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,166 miles (+7,368)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    200,166 miles
    Test number
    105166334263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass192,798 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    192,798 miles
    Test number
    417570707745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass187,073 miles (+4,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,073 miles
    Test number
    392229409657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass182,700 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    182,700 miles
    Test number
    171456461135
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail182,698 miles (+1,486)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,698 miles
    Test number
    182737100371
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass181,212 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    181,212 miles
    Test number
    721170252656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass178,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    178,224 miles
    Test number
    459609247877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,224 miles (+7,206)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,224 miles
    Test number
    252125736845
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper, inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper, inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass171,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,018 miles
    Test number
    430390474578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail171,018 miles (+36)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,018 miles
    Test number
    941398856595
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail170,982 miles (+16,354)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,982 miles
    Test number
    747849930328
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass154,628 miles (+16,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    154,628 miles
    Test number
    113098703169
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass138,142 miles (+12,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    138,142 miles
    Test number
    659330363662
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section slightly damaged

  14. Pass125,750 miles (+26,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,750 miles
    Test number
    330137629703
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  15. Pass99,550 miles (+29,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,550 miles
    Test number
    319040071072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass70,145 miles (+18,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    798179034389
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass51,290 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,290 miles
    Test number
    836940343316
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about L70 DST

Does L70 DST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DST is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 DST?
The MOT on L70 DST is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 DST done?
L70 DST was recorded at 200,166 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 12,300 miles a year.
Has L70 DST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 DST has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 DST 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 DST find?
L70 DST passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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