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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L70 EACMOT history

L70 EAC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L70 EAC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,398 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 EAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 EAC was last recorded at 94,398 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,133 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,265 miles
Average per year
4,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,398 miles
  • 2025 – 93,133 miles
  • 2024 – 92,214 miles
  • 2023 – 91,205 miles
  • 2022 – 90,095 miles
  • 2021 – 88,515 miles
  • 2020 – 87,220 miles
  • 2019 – 82,180 miles
  • 2018 – 77,128 miles
  • 2017 – 71,588 miles
  • 2016 – 66,270 miles
  • 2015 – 63,354 miles
  • 2014 – 57,597 miles
  • 2012 – 43,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,398 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,398 miles (+1,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,398 miles
    Test number
    489154108103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass93,133 miles (+919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,133 miles
    Test number
    120980834333
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass92,214 miles (+1,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,214 miles
    Test number
    444186343593
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass91,205 miles (+1,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    902638763286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass90,095 miles (+1,580)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,095 miles
    Test number
    773890654658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel cap seal cracking
  6. Pass88,515 miles (+1,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,515 miles
    Test number
    505818299098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass87,220 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,220 miles
    Test number
    619889650208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,180 miles (+5,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,180 miles
    Test number
    694256574400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  9. Pass77,128 miles (+5,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,128 miles
    Test number
    867445342584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass71,588 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,588 miles
    Test number
    480419771696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,270 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,270 miles
    Test number
    921798444293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,354 miles (+5,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,354 miles
    Test number
    895423865185
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass57,597 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    417316374185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,374 miles
    Test number
    415634804069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,374 miles (+13,400)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,374 miles
    Test number
    106933604457
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  16. Pass43,974 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,974 miles
    Test number
    806434862355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,941 miles
    Test number
    228896262470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 EAC

Does L70 EAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 EAC is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 EAC?
The MOT on L70 EAC is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 EAC done?
L70 EAC was recorded at 94,398 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,117 miles a year.
Has L70 EAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 EAC has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on L70 EAC 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 EAC find?
L70 EAC passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall.

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