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BMW 1 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L70 TJWMOT history

L70 TJW is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 45,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L70 TJW black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
45,237 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 TJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 TJW was last recorded at 45,237 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,896 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,341 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,237 miles
  • 2025 – 43,896 miles
  • 2024 – 42,151 miles
  • 2023 – 39,473 miles
  • 2022 – 36,997 miles
  • 2021 – 34,408 miles
  • 2020 – 31,952 miles
  • 2019 – 29,076 miles
  • 2018 – 26,820 miles
  • 2017 – 21,114 miles
  • 2016 – 16,922 miles
  • 2015 – 15,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,237 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,237 miles (+1,341)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    45,237 miles
    Test number
    189804583158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass43,896 miles (+1,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,896 miles
    Test number
    395731421030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass42,151 miles (+2,678)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,151 miles
    Test number
    570669444359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass39,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,473 miles
    Test number
    525023945083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail39,473 miles (+2,476)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,473 miles
    Test number
    406006459145
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass36,997 miles (+2,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,997 miles
    Test number
    777899620137
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass34,408 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,408 miles
    Test number
    821799424673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,952 miles (+2,876)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,952 miles
    Test number
    190481284249
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass29,076 miles (+2,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,076 miles
    Test number
    229077511013
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryLimited check to near side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryShields fitted
  10. Pass26,820 miles (+5,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,820 miles
    Test number
    154397798245
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers smear
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted
  11. Pass21,114 miles (+4,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,114 miles
    Test number
    564181768697
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass16,922 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,922 miles
    Test number
    750077240196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,268 miles
    Test number
    314137041781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 TJW

Does L70 TJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 TJW is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 TJW?
The MOT on L70 TJW is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 TJW done?
L70 TJW was recorded at 45,237 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has L70 TJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 TJW has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 TJW 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 TJW find?
L70 TJW passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged inner wall, and 2 more.

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