BMW M3
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc
L13 DTUMOT history
L13 DTU is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,590 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 144,590 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,555 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 DTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 DTU was last recorded at 144,590 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 6,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 138,321 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,269 miles
- Average per year
- 7,555 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,590 miles
- 2024 – 138,321 miles
- 2023 – 129,109 miles
- 2022 – 121,386 miles
- 2021 – 117,138 miles
- 2020 – 115,066 miles
- 2019 – 109,421 miles
- 2018 – 99,245 miles
- 2017 – 90,446 miles
- 2016 – 83,241 miles
- 2015 – 74,930 miles
- 2014 – 65,304 miles
- 2013 – 55,521 miles
- 2012 – 45,293 miles
- 2011 – 33,725 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,590 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes onto steering rack seeping
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Rear subframe corroded but not weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,590 miles (+6,269)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 144,590 miles
- Test number
- 224391944815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,321 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 138,321 miles
- Test number
- 405499887435
- MinorOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes onto steering rack seeping (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Rear subframe corroded but not weakened
Fail138,321 miles (+9,212)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,321 miles
- Test number
- 900491993190
- MajorCentral Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Rear differential leaking to the extent of leaking residue on the floor during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes onto steering rack seeping (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Rear subframe corroded but not weakened
Pass129,109 miles (+7,723)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 129,109 miles
- Test number
- 714179374511
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,386 miles (+4,248)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 121,386 miles
- Test number
- 774841131949
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,138 miles (+2,072)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 117,138 miles
- Test number
- 757383813746
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backing plate loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryLight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes
Pass115,066 miles (+5,645)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 115,066 miles
- Test number
- 704844835591
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,421 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 109,421 miles
- Test number
- 876658304418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail109,421 miles (+10,176)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,421 miles
- Test number
- 156365094243
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass99,245 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 99,245 miles
- Test number
- 909611672175
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
Fail99,245 miles (+8,799)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,245 miles
- Test number
- 132567688637
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
Pass90,446 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 90,446 miles
- Test number
- 700984628961
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront windscreen cracked but not in swept area ns
- AdvisoryNsf inner sidewall of tyre split not exceeding 25mm and not showing cord
Fail90,446 miles (+7,205)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,446 miles
- Test number
- 397999184058
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear surface corrosion at rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront windscreen cracked but not in swept area ns
- AdvisoryNsf inner sidewall of tyre split not exceeding 25mm and not showing cord
Pass83,241 miles (+8,311)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 83,241 miles
- Test number
- 259838551815
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass74,930 miles (+9,626)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 74,930 miles
- Test number
- 783444331733
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,304 miles (+9,783)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 65,304 miles
- Test number
- 206938104357
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass55,521 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 55,521 miles
- Test number
- 897230713370
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside headlamp mounting brackets damaged but not resulting in excessive movement, light output not reduced.
Fail55,521 miles (+10,228)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,521 miles
- Test number
- 448989503329
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass45,293 miles (+11,568)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 45,293 miles
- Test number
- 868720602360
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass33,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 33,725 miles
- Test number
- 368214791474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 DTU
- Does L13 DTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 DTU is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 DTU?
- The MOT on L13 DTU is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 DTU done?
- L13 DTU was recorded at 144,590 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 7,555 miles a year.
- Has L13 DTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 DTU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L13 DTU 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 L13 DTU find?
- L13 DTU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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