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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

L13 TSAMOT history

L13 TSA is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 17 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

L13 TSA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,015 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 TSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 TSA was last recorded at 104,015 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,820 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,195 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,015 miles
  • 2025 – 102,820 miles
  • 2024 – 101,700 miles
  • 2023 – 100,737 miles
  • 2022 – 98,668 miles
  • 2021 – 97,861 miles
  • 2020 – 97,333 miles
  • 2019 – 95,513 miles
  • 2018 – 93,227 miles
  • 2017 – 90,806 miles
  • 2016 – 89,872 miles
  • 2015 – 87,022 miles
  • 2014 – 84,575 miles
  • 2013 – 80,376 miles
  • 2012 – 77,479 miles
  • 2011 – 74,857 miles
  • 2010 – 72,268 miles
  • 2009 – 62,989 miles
  • 2008 – 51,805 miles
  • 2007 – 40,662 miles
  • 2006 – 28,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,015 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,015 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,015 miles
    Test number
    521850035551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,820 miles (+1,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    102,820 miles
    Test number
    668207639265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass101,700 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,700 miles
    Test number
    895981420059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,737 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,737 miles
    Test number
    189997233667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,668 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,668 miles
    Test number
    709984665312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,861 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,861 miles
    Test number
    148564796644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,333 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    991834153481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,513 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,513 miles
    Test number
    890678578604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,227 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,227 miles
    Test number
    839272459599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,806 miles (+934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,806 miles
    Test number
    328503076981
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency, would benefit from adjustment
  11. Pass89,872 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,872 miles
    Test number
    646702420782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,022 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,022 miles
    Test number
    486680865184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,575 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,575 miles
    Test number
    807081164133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,376 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,376 miles
    Test number
    758676053164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,479 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,479 miles
    Test number
    586511762197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,857 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,857 miles
    Test number
    748133751197
    • NoteFront jacking blocks missing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle
  17. Fail74,857 miles (+2,589)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,857 miles
    Test number
    819677441122
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront jacking blocks missing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle
  18. Pass72,268 miles (+9,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    643846660195
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass62,989 miles (+11,184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    610891739187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass51,805 miles (+11,143)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,805 miles
    Test number
    242065808429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,662 miles (+11,672)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,662 miles
    Test number
    223046867060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    960587046021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 TSA

Does L13 TSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 TSA is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 TSA?
The MOT on L13 TSA is valid until 26 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 TSA done?
L13 TSA was recorded at 104,015 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has L13 TSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 TSA has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2011.
Has the mileage on L13 TSA 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 TSA find?
L13 TSA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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