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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L70 LCFMOT history

L70 LCF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L70 LCF silver 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 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,711 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 LCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 LCF was last recorded at 166,711 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,710 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,711 miles
  • 2025 – 161,563 miles
  • 2024 – 155,616 miles
  • 2023 – 145,384 miles
  • 2022 – 129,163 miles
  • 2021 – 121,688 miles
  • 2019 – 99,551 miles
  • 2018 – 89,725 miles
  • 2017 – 76,993 miles
  • 2016 – 66,989 miles
  • 2015 – 62,204 miles
  • 2014 – 61,114 miles
  • 2013 – 58,948 miles
  • 2012 – 46,237 miles
  • 2011 – 31,004 miles
  • 2010 – 21,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,711 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,711 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,711 miles
    Test number
    619345448758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,710 miles (+5,147)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,710 miles
    Test number
    791537810124
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,563 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,563 miles
    Test number
    317825103361
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail161,560 miles (+5,944)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,560 miles
    Test number
    472797036511
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,616 miles (+10,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,616 miles
    Test number
    439263501865
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,384 miles (+16,221)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,384 miles
    Test number
    890274623405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,163 miles (+7,475)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,163 miles
    Test number
    542141561557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,688 miles (+22,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,688 miles
    Test number
    317513607953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  9. Pass99,551 miles (+9,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,551 miles
    Test number
    871898046603
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are heavily worn on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  10. Pass89,725 miles (+12,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,725 miles
    Test number
    331476750046
    • AdvisoryService sign shows

  11. Pass76,993 miles (+10,004)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,993 miles
    Test number
    384640686342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,989 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    830174649855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,204 miles
    Test number
    659639777780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,203 miles (+1,089)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,203 miles
    Test number
    905618501946
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass61,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,114 miles
    Test number
    608551134221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,114 miles (+2,166)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,114 miles
    Test number
    318950234272
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSound when rear wheels terning pads ?//

  17. Pass58,948 miles (+12,711)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,948 miles
    Test number
    329221973127
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear lower hub bush has slight play

  18. Pass46,237 miles (+15,233)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,237 miles
    Test number
    426872472149
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/f headlight washer jet missing

  19. Pass31,004 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    457673271125
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail31,004 miles (+9,906)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    598542471164
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass21,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,098 miles
    Test number
    273581740384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 LCF

Does L70 LCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 LCF is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 LCF?
The MOT on L70 LCF is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 LCF done?
L70 LCF was recorded at 166,711 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 9,211 miles a year.
Has L70 LCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 LCF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 LCF 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 LCF find?
L70 LCF passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox wet with oil.

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