BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
R70 LFAMOT history
R70 LFA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 136,405 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 May 2026
- Mileage
- 136,405 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R70 LFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 13 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R70 LFA was last recorded at 136,405 miles on 15 May 2025, 4,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 131,825 miles · 19 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,580 miles
- Average per year
- 9,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 136,405 miles
- 2021 – 131,825 miles
- 2020 – 123,755 miles
- 2019 – 109,025 miles
- 2018 – 98,559 miles
- 2017 – 84,185 miles
- 2016 – 70,693 miles
- 2015 – 57,352 miles
- 2014 – 35,998 miles
- 2013 – 27,709 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,405 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Both rear shocker covers off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,405 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 136,405 miles
- Test number
- 648055355557
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,405 miles (+4,580)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,405 miles
- Test number
- 836852624518
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,825 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 131,825 miles
- Test number
- 903228673716
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail131,825 miles (+8,070)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,825 miles
- Test number
- 871007197039
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate incorrect Wrong size and spacing (0.1 (c))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate incorrect Wrong size and spacing (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,755 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 123,755 miles
- Test number
- 497928281264
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail123,755 miles (+14,730)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,755 miles
- Test number
- 984282492507
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,025 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 109,025 miles
- Test number
- 196942858916
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers off
Fail109,015 miles (+10,456)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,015 miles
- Test number
- 915786179056
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers off
Pass98,559 miles (+14,374)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 98,559 miles
- Test number
- 446097914143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,185 miles (+13,492)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 84,185 miles
- Test number
- 504828107557
- 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)
Pass70,693 miles (+13,341)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 70,693 miles
- Test number
- 680378878869
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edge of tread.
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass57,352 miles (+21,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 57,352 miles
- Test number
- 298615995415
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail35,998 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,998 miles
- Test number
- 306256094197
- Repaired at testOffside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass35,998 miles (+8,289)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 35,998 miles
- Test number
- 995076194181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,709 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 27,709 miles
- Test number
- 928011833274
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R70 LFA
- Does R70 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R70 LFA expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R70 LFA?
- The MOT on R70 LFA expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R70 LFA done?
- R70 LFA was recorded at 136,405 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 9,261 miles a year.
- Has R70 LFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R70 LFA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on R70 LFA 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 LFA find?
- R70 LFA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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