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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L70 NABMOT history

L70 NAB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

L70 NAB grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,050 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 NAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 NAB was last recorded at 103,050 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,076 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
974 miles
Average per year
4,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,050 miles
  • 2023 – 102,076 miles
  • 2022 – 96,359 miles
  • 2020 – 92,338 miles
  • 2019 – 87,567 miles
  • 2018 – 80,825 miles
  • 2017 – 72,038 miles
  • 2016 – 66,145 miles
  • 2015 – 60,177 miles
  • 2014 – 55,755 miles
  • 2013 – 52,613 miles
  • 2012 – 48,891 miles
  • 2011 – 45,294 miles
  • 2010 – 38,011 miles
  • 2009 – 33,500 miles
  • 2008 – 27,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,050 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,050 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,050 miles
    Test number
    900476767543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,076 miles (+5,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,076 miles
    Test number
    122136472840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass96,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,359 miles
    Test number
    555399362146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail96,359 miles (+4,021)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,359 miles
    Test number
    115925861341
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,338 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,338 miles
    Test number
    215072205655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail92,338 miles (+4,771)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,338 miles
    Test number
    986525790216
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass87,567 miles (+6,742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,567 miles
    Test number
    974697507903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,825 miles (+8,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,825 miles
    Test number
    414793002437
    • AdvisoryThe vehicle passed the emissions test No print out was produced due to low emissions

  9. Pass72,038 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    683991012847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,145 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,145 miles
    Test number
    151328496566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,177 miles
    Test number
    276174685486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,177 miles (+4,422)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,177 miles
    Test number
    826672585120
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass55,755 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,755 miles
    Test number
    356981394141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,613 miles (+3,722)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,613 miles
    Test number
    736209883152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass48,891 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,891 miles
    Test number
    427208062126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,294 miles (+7,283)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,294 miles
    Test number
    578682691196
    • NoteAdvise, deep cut in nearside front tyre tread, not deep enough to reach the cords.

  17. Pass38,011 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,011 miles
    Test number
    243442260472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,500 miles (+5,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,500 miles
    Test number
    172439459163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass27,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,588 miles
    Test number
    974309948124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 NAB

Does L70 NAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 NAB is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 NAB?
The MOT on L70 NAB is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 NAB done?
L70 NAB was recorded at 103,050 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 4,214 miles a year.
Has L70 NAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 NAB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L70 NAB 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 NAB find?
L70 NAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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