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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

L23 SENMOT history

L23 SEN is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 10 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L23 SEN 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,569 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SEN was last recorded at 82,569 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 10,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2020: 51,417 miles, lower than 52,467 miles on 5 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,667 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,902 miles
Average per year
4,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,569 miles
  • 2025 – 71,667 miles
  • 2024 – 64,758 miles
  • 2022 – 61,537 miles
  • 2021 – 61,166 miles
  • 2020 – 51,417 miles
  • 2019 – 52,467 miles
  • 2018 – 46,881 miles
  • 2017 – 43,585 miles
  • 2016 – 38,302 miles
  • 2015 – 29,466 miles
  • 2014 – 26,881 miles
  • 2013 – 22,864 miles
  • 2012 – 19,233 miles
  • 2011 – 16,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,569 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,569 miles (+10,902)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,569 miles
    Test number
    922949998418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,667 miles (+6,909)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,667 miles
    Test number
    200696889345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    817210589173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,758 miles (+3,221)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    850795810856
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass61,537 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,537 miles
    Test number
    871440515885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    229072309844
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Fail61,165 miles (+9,748)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,165 miles
    Test number
    151553263267
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass51,417 miles (-1,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,417 miles
    Test number
    451030012756
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass52,467 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,467 miles
    Test number
    285714300525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,718 miles (+3,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    50,718 miles
    Test number
    140036548171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Pass46,881 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,881 miles
    Test number
    660072919714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,585 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,585 miles
    Test number
    975627136152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,302 miles (+8,836)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,302 miles
    Test number
    119448416082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,466 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,466 miles
    Test number
    946433715189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,881 miles (+4,017)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,881 miles
    Test number
    615168524037
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass22,864 miles (+3,631)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,864 miles
    Test number
    779250333030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNot full inspection of fuel/brake sysyems as covers fitted
  17. Pass19,233 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,233 miles
    Test number
    118099512004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,601 miles
    Test number
    346750521089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,601 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,601 miles
    Test number
    446740321034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L23 SEN

Does L23 SEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SEN is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 SEN?
The MOT on L23 SEN is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 SEN done?
L23 SEN was recorded at 82,569 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,358 miles a year.
Has L23 SEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SEN has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 SEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 SEN find?
L23 SEN passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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