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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L70 GKNMOT history

L70 GKN is a blue petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 5 Jan 2013. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 108,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

L70 GKN blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
108,967 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 GKN was last recorded at 108,967 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 8,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,313 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8,654 miles
Average per year
8,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,967 miles
  • 2024 – 100,313 miles
  • 2023 – 94,161 miles
  • 2022 – 85,287 miles
  • 2021 – 77,086 miles
  • 2020 – 69,040 miles
  • 2018 – 58,069 miles
  • 2017 – 51,284 miles
  • 2016 – 40,694 miles
  • 2015 – 29,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,967 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S FRONT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front Tyres have abnormal wear on outer edge's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,967 miles (+8,654)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,967 miles
    Test number
    468620506078
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,313 miles (+6,152)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,313 miles
    Test number
    625579377548
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass94,161 miles (+87)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,161 miles
    Test number
    348744346533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front Tyres have abnormal wear on outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail94,074 miles (+8,787)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,074 miles
    Test number
    721438916405
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front Tyres have abnormal wear on outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,287 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,287 miles
    Test number
    616893788028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail85,287 miles (+8,201)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,287 miles
    Test number
    169747033435
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass77,086 miles (+8,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    512639140951
    • 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))

  8. Pass69,040 miles (+10,971)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,040 miles
    Test number
    715037625233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,069 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,069 miles
    Test number
    294095175897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,284 miles (+10,590)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,284 miles
    Test number
    558907072885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,694 miles (+11,349)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,694 miles
    Test number
    181173351431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,345 miles
    Test number
    453538954033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 GKN

Does L70 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 GKN expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 GKN?
The MOT on L70 GKN expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 GKN done?
L70 GKN was recorded at 108,967 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 8,481 miles a year.
Has L70 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 GKN has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 GKN 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 GKN find?
L70 GKN passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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