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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

L70 LCRMOT history

L70 LCR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

L70 LCR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
160,826 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 LCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 LCR was last recorded at 160,826 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 4,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2011: 107,082 miles, lower than 143,252 miles on 25 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,048 miles · 23 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,778 miles
Average per year
5,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,826 miles
  • 2024 – 156,048 miles
  • 2023 – 153,419 miles
  • 2022 – 150,458 miles
  • 2021 – 147,032 miles
  • 2020 – 142,816 miles
  • 2019 – 139,953 miles
  • 2018 – 136,028 miles
  • 2017 – 131,892 miles
  • 2016 – 128,001 miles
  • 2015 – 124,818 miles
  • 2014 – 120,851 miles
  • 2013 – 112,917 miles
  • 2012 – 108,538 miles
  • 2011 – 107,082 miles
  • 2010 – 143,252 miles
  • 2009 – 113,368 miles
  • 2008 – 90,889 miles
  • 2007 – 68,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,826 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,826 miles (+4,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    160,826 miles
    Test number
    983181741176
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,048 miles (+2,629)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,048 miles
    Test number
    723350595678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,419 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,419 miles
    Test number
    942139140649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,458 miles (+3,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    150,458 miles
    Test number
    707468743095
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass147,032 miles (+4,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    147,032 miles
    Test number
    462147678562
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass142,816 miles (+2,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    142,816 miles
    Test number
    825493671650
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate damaged

  7. Pass139,953 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    139,953 miles
    Test number
    375349547379
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail139,948 miles (+3,920)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,948 miles
    Test number
    975800370153
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass136,028 miles (+4,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,028 miles
    Test number
    898788493444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass131,892 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,892 miles
    Test number
    896960157294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,001 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,001 miles
    Test number
    974986848399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,818 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,818 miles
    Test number
    549807315134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,851 miles (+7,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,851 miles
    Test number
    369628214173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass112,917 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,917 miles
    Test number
    189775713178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,538 miles (+1,456)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,538 miles
    Test number
    465929312115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise front exhaust pipe.

  16. Pass107,082 miles (-36,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    475979211160
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass143,252 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    143,252 miles
    Test number
    922734480018
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs lipped and corroded - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteOffside rear damper shroud insecure

  18. Fail143,252 miles (+29,884)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,252 miles
    Test number
    291924380039
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush play - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs lipped and corroded - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteOffside rear damper shroud insecure
    • NoteWipers smeary - greasy screen - STRONG ADVICE

  19. Pass113,368 miles (+22,479)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    113,368 miles
    Test number
    831394189040
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs lipped
    • NoteWipers smeary

  20. Pass90,889 miles (+22,631)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    90,889 miles
    Test number
    401832498067
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to limit outer edge - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteOffside rear diff / driveshaft seal weepy

  21. Pass68,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,258 miles
    Test number
    190376587024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 LCR

Does L70 LCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 LCR expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 LCR?
The MOT on L70 LCR 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 LCR done?
L70 LCR was recorded at 160,826 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 5,128 miles a year.
Has L70 LCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 LCR has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L70 LCR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 LCR find?
L70 LCR passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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