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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L70 RCSMOT history

L70 RCS is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 142,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L70 RCS red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
142,699 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 RCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 RCS was last recorded at 142,699 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,978 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,721 miles
Average per year
9,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,699 miles
  • 2025 – 140,978 miles
  • 2024 – 135,041 miles
  • 2023 – 125,606 miles
  • 2022 – 114,486 miles
  • 2021 – 104,817 miles
  • 2020 – 96,309 miles
  • 2019 – 87,165 miles
  • 2018 – 71,267 miles
  • 2017 – 59,553 miles
  • 2016 – 46,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,699 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,699 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    142,699 miles
    Test number
    893175165728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,978 miles (+5,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    140,978 miles
    Test number
    991875724598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass135,041 miles (+9,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,041 miles
    Test number
    743513688236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass125,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,606 miles
    Test number
    197996184404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail125,606 miles (+11,120)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,606 miles
    Test number
    428017968791
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass114,486 miles (+9,669)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,486 miles
    Test number
    967000551090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,817 miles (+8,508)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,817 miles
    Test number
    911748835246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,309 miles (+9,144)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    656490649157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,165 miles (+15,898)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,165 miles
    Test number
    444285641420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,267 miles (+11,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,267 miles
    Test number
    194639121394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  11. Pass59,553 miles (+12,666)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,553 miles
    Test number
    931061123727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,887 miles
    Test number
    342341368631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 RCS

Does L70 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 RCS is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 RCS?
The MOT on L70 RCS is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 RCS done?
L70 RCS was recorded at 142,699 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 9,229 miles a year.
Has L70 RCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 RCS has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 RCS 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 RCS find?
L70 RCS passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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