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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

L27 BTGMOT history

L27 BTG is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 20 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

L27 BTG black 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 15 May 2027
Mileage
113,431 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 BTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 BTG was last recorded at 113,431 miles on 16 May 2026, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,235 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
3,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,431 miles
  • 2023 – 113,235 miles
  • 2019 – 112,998 miles
  • 2018 – 112,511 miles
  • 2017 – 111,637 miles
  • 2016 – 110,640 miles
  • 2015 – 106,713 miles
  • 2013 – 102,765 miles
  • 2012 – 94,719 miles
  • 2011 – 88,878 miles
  • 2009 – 77,298 miles
  • 2008 – 64,259 miles
  • 2007 – 52,412 miles
  • 2006 – 37,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,431 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,431 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,431 miles
    Test number
    377850296030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,235 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,235 miles
    Test number
    899258454589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats

  3. Pass112,998 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,998 miles
    Test number
    373224505346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,511 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,511 miles
    Test number
    505585252478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    570461761791
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail111,637 miles (+997)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    653093947019
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle n/s handbrake performance low (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass110,640 miles (+3,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,640 miles
    Test number
    973055603475
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  8. Pass106,713 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,713 miles
    Test number
    286356715032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail106,709 miles (+3,944)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,709 miles
    Test number
    789177505023
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass102,765 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,765 miles
    Test number
    327256123267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,719 miles (+5,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,719 miles
    Test number
    659289732087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass88,878 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    787599151075
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  13. Fail88,875 miles (+122)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,875 miles
    Test number
    466418151046
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  14. Fail88,753 miles (+11,455)1 dangerous7 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,753 miles
    Test number
    899466151010
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside wiper split

  15. Pass77,298 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,298 miles
    Test number
    693640609353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail76,969 miles (+12,710)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,969 miles
    Test number
    873735999222
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,259 miles
    Test number
    511992608399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,259 miles (+11,847)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,259 miles
    Test number
    624072208382
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass52,412 miles (+14,584)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,412 miles
    Test number
    380525497265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,828 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,828 miles
    Test number
    511639696295
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/sf tyre worn to 2.5mm

Questions about L27 BTG

Does L27 BTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 BTG is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 BTG?
The MOT on L27 BTG is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 BTG done?
L27 BTG was recorded at 113,431 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 3,866 miles a year.
Has L27 BTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 BTG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on L27 BTG 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 L27 BTG find?
L27 BTG passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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