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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L70 PMAMOT history

L70 PMA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L70 PMA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,517 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 PMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 PMA was last recorded at 83,517 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,894 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,623 miles
Average per year
5,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,517 miles
  • 2024 – 80,894 miles
  • 2023 – 78,369 miles
  • 2022 – 76,146 miles
  • 2021 – 72,123 miles
  • 2020 – 69,190 miles
  • 2019 – 59,195 miles
  • 2018 – 53,359 miles
  • 2017 – 45,786 miles
  • 2016 – 42,497 miles
  • 2015 – 34,615 miles
  • 2014 – 25,351 miles
  • 2013 – 18,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,517 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,517 miles
    Test number
    918181406729
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Fail83,517 miles (+2,623)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,517 miles
    Test number
    856547648777
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Pass80,894 miles (+2,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    650506436021
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
  4. Pass78,369 miles (+2,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,369 miles
    Test number
    642618135143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass76,146 miles (+4,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    795997572699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass72,123 miles (+2,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,123 miles
    Test number
    328908986951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass69,190 miles (+9,995)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,190 miles
    Test number
    799445934149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,195 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,195 miles
    Test number
    709336302742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,359 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,359 miles
    Test number
    825775958918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,786 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,786 miles
    Test number
    491116749653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,497 miles (+7,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,497 miles
    Test number
    275125337795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass34,615 miles (+9,264)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,615 miles
    Test number
    136842845199
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass25,351 miles (+7,346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,351 miles
    Test number
    729080554167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,005 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,005 miles
    Test number
    196960673162
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L70 PMA

Does L70 PMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 PMA is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 PMA?
The MOT on L70 PMA is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 PMA done?
L70 PMA was recorded at 83,517 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,242 miles a year.
Has L70 PMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 PMA has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 PMA 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 PMA find?
L70 PMA passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear axle corroded.

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