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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L70 LGRMOT history

L70 LGR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 149,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

L70 LGR 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 14 Jan 2023
Mileage
149,808 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 LGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 LGR was last recorded at 149,808 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,808 miles · 10 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,808 miles
  • 2021 – 139,884 miles
  • 2020 – 131,225 miles
  • 2019 – 121,785 miles
  • 2018 – 113,705 miles
  • 2017 – 100,790 miles
  • 2016 – 92,611 miles
  • 2015 – 80,593 miles
  • 2014 – 58,829 miles
  • 2013 – 36,916 miles
  • 2012 – 19,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,808 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,808 miles
    Test number
    662573758256
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail149,808 miles (+9,924)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,808 miles
    Test number
    724966721394
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass139,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,884 miles
    Test number
    537514094574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail139,884 miles (+8,659)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,884 miles
    Test number
    886671880677
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass131,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,225 miles
    Test number
    759478515227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,322 miles (+9,537)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,322 miles
    Test number
    874481829054
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass121,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,785 miles
    Test number
    932731786572
    • 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. Fail121,785 miles (+8,080)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,785 miles
    Test number
    106165046856
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass113,705 miles (+12,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,705 miles
    Test number
    381507569509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass100,790 miles (+8,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,790 miles
    Test number
    869276291673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass92,611 miles (+12,018)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    756413380074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,593 miles (+21,764)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    249416485067
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s front jacking point rubber missing
    • NoteSuggest tracking fronts worn hard outer edge

  13. Pass58,829 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,829 miles
    Test number
    468481684049
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s front rubber jacking point missing

  14. Fail58,829 miles (+21,913)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,829 miles
    Test number
    996581184056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s front rubber jacking point missing

  15. Pass36,916 miles (+17,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,916 miles
    Test number
    885317483014
    • NoteUnable to check some brake / fuel pipes plastic under trays fitted

  16. Fail19,244 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,244 miles
    Test number
    195834682080
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  17. Pass19,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,244 miles
    Test number
    848024082044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 LGR

Does L70 LGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 LGR expired on 14 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 LGR?
The MOT on L70 LGR expired on 14 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 LGR done?
L70 LGR was recorded at 149,808 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 13,321 miles a year.
Has L70 LGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 LGR has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L70 LGR 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 LGR find?
L70 LGR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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