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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L70 YCYMOT history

L70 YCY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 203,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L70 YCY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
203,263 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 YCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 YCY was last recorded at 203,263 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 15,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,670 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
15,593 miles
Average per year
14,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,263 miles
  • 2024 – 187,670 miles
  • 2023 – 169,121 miles
  • 2022 – 164,358 miles
  • 2021 – 158,006 miles
  • 2020 – 142,710 miles
  • 2019 – 128,020 miles
  • 2018 – 106,171 miles
  • 2017 – 82,495 miles
  • 2016 – 59,726 miles
  • 2015 – 42,705 miles
  • 2014 – 31,789 miles
  • 2013 – 22,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,263 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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,263 miles (+15,593)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    203,263 miles
    Test number
    592904596922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,670 miles (+18,549)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,670 miles
    Test number
    853110632218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,121 miles
    Test number
    443031030158
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail169,121 miles (+4,763)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,121 miles
    Test number
    498828102213
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass164,358 miles (+6,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,358 miles
    Test number
    471851627836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass158,006 miles (+138)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,006 miles
    Test number
    825173530080
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Fail157,868 miles (+15,158)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,868 miles
    Test number
    259649551271
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass142,710 miles (+80)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,710 miles
    Test number
    705041537507
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel rim repaired
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Fail142,630 miles (+14,610)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,630 miles
    Test number
    832929910636
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Pass128,020 miles (+21,849)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,020 miles
    Test number
    448614546130
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass106,171 miles (+23,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,171 miles
    Test number
    788469119151
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
  12. Pass82,495 miles (+22,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    662992513355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass59,726 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,726 miles
    Test number
    922421339834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,047 miles (+16,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    582768569895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre kerb bead cuts & wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 3mm & worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear seatbelts not tested due to child seats
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass42,705 miles (+10,916)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,705 miles
    Test number
    648383485120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,789 miles (+9,082)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,789 miles
    Test number
    339076394150
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f tyre kerb bead cut
  17. Pass22,707 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,707 miles
    Test number
    697406193120
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L70 YCY

Does L70 YCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 YCY is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 YCY?
The MOT on L70 YCY is valid until 9 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 YCY done?
L70 YCY was recorded at 203,263 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 14,561 miles a year.
Has L70 YCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 YCY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 YCY 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 YCY find?
L70 YCY passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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