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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L70 MDRMOT history

L70 MDR is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 3 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,395 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 MDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 MDR was last recorded at 76,395 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 3,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,109 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,286 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,395 miles
  • 2024 – 73,109 miles
  • 2023 – 68,888 miles
  • 2022 – 64,427 miles
  • 2021 – 59,212 miles
  • 2020 – 55,844 miles
  • 2019 – 53,113 miles
  • 2018 – 46,281 miles
  • 2017 – 37,376 miles
  • 2016 – 30,175 miles
  • 2015 – 20,863 miles
  • 2014 – 14,927 miles
  • 2013 – 11,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,395 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,395 miles (+3,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,395 miles
    Test number
    420091209902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass73,109 miles (+4,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    950813628796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass68,888 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,888 miles
    Test number
    247715069991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,427 miles (+5,215)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,427 miles
    Test number
    120152007710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,212 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    645514356683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,844 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,844 miles
    Test number
    902733711731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,113 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,113 miles
    Test number
    973162159449
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake retaining clip missing

  8. Fail53,113 miles (+6,832)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,113 miles
    Test number
    452417114221
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake retaining clip missing

  9. Pass46,281 miles (+8,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    738350665124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low, on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass37,376 miles (+7,201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,376 miles
    Test number
    447900756664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass30,175 miles (+9,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    30,175 miles
    Test number
    192425917426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass20,863 miles (+5,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,863 miles
    Test number
    482715587836
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass14,927 miles (+3,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    14,927 miles
    Test number
    438393754318
    • NoteSmoke level low no print out

  14. Fail11,244 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,244 miles
    Test number
    408416323498
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass11,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    11,244 miles
    Test number
    768046723302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 MDR

Does L70 MDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 MDR is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 MDR?
The MOT on L70 MDR is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 MDR done?
L70 MDR was recorded at 76,395 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has L70 MDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 MDR has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on L70 MDR 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 MDR find?
L70 MDR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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