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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L70 LSPMOT history

L70 LSP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 167,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

L70 LSP black 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 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
167,860 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 LSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 LSP was last recorded at 167,860 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 8,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,147 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
8,713 miles
Average per year
9,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,860 miles
  • 2024 – 159,147 miles
  • 2023 – 152,923 miles
  • 2022 – 146,621 miles
  • 2021 – 138,140 miles
  • 2020 – 131,461 miles
  • 2018 – 122,975 miles
  • 2017 – 109,872 miles
  • 2016 – 92,272 miles
  • 2015 – 81,185 miles
  • 2014 – 66,271 miles
  • 2013 – 56,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,860 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,860 miles (+8,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,860 miles
    Test number
    350097418087
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass159,147 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,147 miles
    Test number
    326504715786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,923 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,923 miles
    Test number
    321691675738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,916 miles (+6,295)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,916 miles
    Test number
    351498809782
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass146,621 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,621 miles
    Test number
    893037646828
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted Both rear hoses into callipers (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread depth 1.8 - 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail146,621 miles (+8,481)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,621 miles
    Test number
    776111934366
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted Both rear hoses into callipers (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread depth 1.8 - 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass138,140 miles (+6,679)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,140 miles
    Test number
    258861114576
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass131,461 miles (+8,486)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,461 miles
    Test number
    267388240756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,975 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,975 miles
    Test number
    876720599883
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail122,975 miles (+13,103)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,975 miles
    Test number
    563803158397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass109,872 miles (+17,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,872 miles
    Test number
    825747205684
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass92,272 miles (+11,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,272 miles
    Test number
    132843711006
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass81,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    996282015237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,185 miles (+14,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    229792715279
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass66,271 miles (+9,844)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    909182184181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,427 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    857303083180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L70 LSP

Does L70 LSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 LSP expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 LSP?
The MOT on L70 LSP expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 LSP done?
L70 LSP was recorded at 167,860 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 9,550 miles a year.
Has L70 LSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 LSP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 LSP 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 LSP find?
L70 LSP passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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