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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,990 cc

L30 BTGMOT history

L30 BTG is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 4 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
148,838 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 BTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
4 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 BTG was last recorded at 148,838 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,732 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,106 miles
Average per year
1,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,838 miles
  • 2025 – 147,732 miles
  • 2024 – 147,704 miles
  • 2022 – 147,490 miles
  • 2021 – 145,244 miles
  • 2020 – 144,536 miles
  • 2019 – 144,017 miles
  • 2018 – 143,192 miles
  • 2016 – 140,000 miles
  • 2015 – 137,838 miles
  • 2013 – 128,459 miles
  • 2012 – 123,972 miles
  • 2011 – 121,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,838 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,838 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    148,838 miles
    Test number
    574715022960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,732 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,732 miles
    Test number
    719214780083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,704 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,704 miles
    Test number
    491024917126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,490 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,490 miles
    Test number
    374716272649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,244 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    145,244 miles
    Test number
    501941412821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,536 miles (+519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,536 miles
    Test number
    229246935332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass144,017 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    144,017 miles
    Test number
    754495529947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,192 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,192 miles
    Test number
    904325938281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass140,000 miles (+2,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,000 miles
    Test number
    965131257469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  10. Pass137,838 miles (+9,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,838 miles
    Test number
    926856305192
    • NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit
  11. Pass128,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    128,459 miles
    Test number
    335404923452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,459 miles (+4,487)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,459 miles
    Test number
    898504623234
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  13. Pass123,972 miles (+2,344)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,972 miles
    Test number
    977651012156
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are low
  14. Pass121,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    121,628 miles
    Test number
    467589801134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,628 miles3 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,628 miles
    Test number
    136956201140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L30 BTG

Does L30 BTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 BTG is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 BTG?
The MOT on L30 BTG is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 BTG done?
L30 BTG was recorded at 148,838 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,783 miles a year.
Has L30 BTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 BTG has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on L30 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 L30 BTG find?
L30 BTG passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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