
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
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))
Pass159,147 miles (+6,224)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 159,147 miles
- Test number
- 326504715786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,923 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 152,923 miles
- Test number
- 321691675738
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass131,461 miles (+8,486)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 131,461 miles
- Test number
- 267388240756
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass81,185 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 81,185 miles
- Test number
- 996282015237
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass66,271 miles (+9,844)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 66,271 miles
- Test number
- 909182184181
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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