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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

L11 VRFMOT history

L11 VRF is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

L11 VRF grey 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 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,630 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 VRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 VRF was last recorded at 138,630 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 2,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,094 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,536 miles
Average per year
5,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,630 miles
  • 2025 – 136,094 miles
  • 2024 – 135,197 miles
  • 2023 – 131,648 miles
  • 2022 – 130,868 miles
  • 2021 – 126,083 miles
  • 2019 – 122,392 miles
  • 2018 – 112,302 miles
  • 2017 – 100,439 miles
  • 2016 – 93,823 miles
  • 2015 – 84,423 miles
  • 2014 – 77,296 miles
  • 2013 – 69,084 miles
  • 2012 – 64,932 miles
  • 2011 – 62,203 miles
  • 2010 – 55,656 miles
  • 2009 – 49,438 miles
  • 2008 – 48,634 miles
  • 2007 – 47,645 miles
  • 2006 – 36,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,630 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,630 miles
    Test number
    922468996681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,630 miles (+2,536)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,630 miles
    Test number
    990598404310
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass136,094 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,094 miles
    Test number
    296835450680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device, deterated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail136,094 miles (+897)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,094 miles
    Test number
    630979633455
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device, deterated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass135,197 miles (+3,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,197 miles
    Test number
    824992690742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass131,648 miles (+780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    586207824284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass130,868 miles (+4,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,868 miles
    Test number
    171650169428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass126,083 miles (+3,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,083 miles
    Test number
    861370278525
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass122,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,392 miles
    Test number
    568376709496
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components

  10. Fail122,392 miles (+10,090)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,392 miles
    Test number
    144075830642
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components

  11. Pass112,302 miles (+11,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,302 miles
    Test number
    681600189540
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass100,439 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,439 miles
    Test number
    476284901047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,823 miles (+9,400)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,823 miles
    Test number
    209462829983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,423 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,423 miles
    Test number
    397035086582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,296 miles (+8,212)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,296 miles
    Test number
    567898754232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,084 miles (+4,152)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,084 miles
    Test number
    678261263290
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDecelerometer brake test carried out in place of RBT test
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal showing light cracking
    • NoteVarious vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

  17. Pass64,932 miles (+2,729)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,932 miles
    Test number
    739578552278
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteNearside and offside front suspension dust gaiters loose
    • NoteSmall stone chips to front screen
    • NoteVarious vehicle under body protection trays fitted the view to certain steering brake and suspension items restricted

  18. Pass62,203 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,203 miles
    Test number
    796277161288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,656 miles (+6,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,656 miles
    Test number
    373498360489
    • 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)

  20. Pass49,438 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,438 miles
    Test number
    820448369228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,634 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,634 miles
    Test number
    513363378265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,645 miles (+11,443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,645 miles
    Test number
    891148897263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,202 miles
    Test number
    804122576227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,202 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,202 miles
    Test number
    804182576241
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L11 VRF

Does L11 VRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 VRF is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 VRF?
The MOT on L11 VRF is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 VRF done?
L11 VRF was recorded at 138,630 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 5,173 miles a year.
Has L11 VRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 VRF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 VRF 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 L11 VRF find?
L11 VRF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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