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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

R70 LAHMOT history

R70 LAH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

R70 LAH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,768 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R70 LAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R70 LAH was last recorded at 113,768 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,644 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
2,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,768 miles
  • 2024 – 113,644 miles
  • 2015 – 106,439 miles
  • 2014 – 105,951 miles
  • 2012 – 97,702 miles
  • 2011 – 91,088 miles
  • 2010 – 85,096 miles
  • 2009 – 81,821 miles
  • 2008 – 76,599 miles
  • 2007 – 70,550 miles
  • 2006 – 64,985 miles
  • 2005 – 63,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,768 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,768 miles (+124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,768 miles
    Test number
    293708096516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass113,644 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,644 miles
    Test number
    836126775889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,439 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,439 miles
    Test number
    152660167945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,951 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    105,951 miles
    Test number
    889730744358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inneredges

  5. Fail105,951 miles (+2,286)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,951 miles
    Test number
    399510644391
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inneredges

  6. Pass103,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    696067904036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Fail103,665 miles (+5,963)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    385062404044
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass97,702 miles (+6,614)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    97,702 miles
    Test number
    599793742320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,088 miles (+5,992)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    796554241391
    • NoteBoth front ball joints rear metal brake pipes

  10. Pass85,096 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    85,096 miles
    Test number
    121634340358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,821 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,821 miles
    Test number
    281222159387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    151726238319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail76,599 miles (+6,049)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    312876838358
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass70,550 miles (+5,565)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    70,550 miles
    Test number
    573060247369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pipes need atten tion before further deterioration
    • NoteFront and rear number plate graphics and text.

  15. Pass64,985 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    64,985 miles
    Test number
    973754736384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,094 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    474501445305
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about R70 LAH

Does R70 LAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R70 LAH is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R70 LAH?
The MOT on R70 LAH is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R70 LAH done?
R70 LAH was recorded at 113,768 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 2,532 miles a year.
Has R70 LAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R70 LAH has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on R70 LAH 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 R70 LAH find?
R70 LAH passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner, and 2 more.

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