BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
L70 NLCMOT history
L70 NLC is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 102,113 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,725 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 NLC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 NLC was last recorded at 102,113 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 6,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 95,540 miles · 28 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,573 miles
- Average per year
- 4,725 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 102,113 miles
- 2022 – 95,540 miles
- 2021 – 91,768 miles
- 2019 – 88,046 miles
- 2018 – 85,352 miles
- 2017 – 82,845 miles
- 2016 – 78,988 miles
- 2015 – 74,941 miles
- 2014 – 70,683 miles
- 2013 – 65,265 miles
- 2012 – 60,154 miles
- 2011 – 54,654 miles
- 2010 – 48,474 miles
- 2009 – 42,254 miles
- 2008 – 34,056 miles
- 2007 – 27,652 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,113 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre close to limits & perished
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
19 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,113 miles (+6,573)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 102,113 miles
- Test number
- 880454138636
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre close to limits & perished
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,540 miles (+3,772)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 95,540 miles
- Test number
- 557717012429
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear shock absorbers
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
Pass91,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 91,768 miles
- Test number
- 171271681857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,768 miles (+3,722)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,768 miles
- Test number
- 525041211166
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 88,046 miles
- Test number
- 208212693036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,046 miles (+2,694)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,046 miles
- Test number
- 708462261332
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass85,352 miles (+2,507)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 85,352 miles
- Test number
- 791814350398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,845 miles (+3,857)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 82,845 miles
- Test number
- 406010255872
- 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)
Pass78,988 miles (+4,047)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 78,988 miles
- Test number
- 945977547229
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass74,941 miles (+4,258)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2016
- Odometer
- 74,941 miles
- Test number
- 298935235101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass70,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2015
- Odometer
- 70,683 miles
- Test number
- 307042124148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,683 miles (+5,418)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,683 miles
- Test number
- 159740824176
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass65,265 miles (+5,111)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- 65,265 miles
- Test number
- 876884013168
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls perished
Pass60,154 miles (+5,500)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 60,154 miles
- Test number
- 336143522195
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass54,654 miles (+6,180)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 54,654 miles
- Test number
- 635107431150
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,474 miles (+6,220)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 48,474 miles
- Test number
- 983142230127
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,254 miles (+8,198)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2010
- Odometer
- 42,254 miles
- Test number
- 700284739121
- NoteOffside rear tyre approx 3mm in tread depth
Pass34,056 miles (+6,404)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2009
- Odometer
- 34,056 miles
- Test number
- 342852628156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass27,652 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2008
- Odometer
- 27,652 miles
- Test number
- 231504537473
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L70 NLC
- Does L70 NLC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L70 NLC expired on 22 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L70 NLC?
- The MOT on L70 NLC expired on 22 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L70 NLC done?
- L70 NLC was recorded at 102,113 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 4,725 miles a year.
- Has L70 NLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 NLC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on L70 NLC 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 NLC find?
- L70 NLC passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively both front; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; nearside rear tyre close to limits & perished, and 1 more.
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