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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 3,999 cc

L38 CRGMOT history

L38 CRG is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L38 CRG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,296 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 CRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 CRG was last recorded at 70,296 miles on 22 May 2026, 503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,793 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
503 miles
Average per year
4,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,296 miles
  • 2025 – 69,793 miles
  • 2024 – 69,120 miles
  • 2023 – 68,194 miles
  • 2022 – 67,870 miles
  • 2021 – 66,954 miles
  • 2020 – 63,939 miles
  • 2019 – 61,440 miles
  • 2018 – 56,306 miles
  • 2017 – 48,630 miles
  • 2016 – 39,307 miles
  • 2015 – 33,094 miles
  • 2014 – 25,191 miles
  • 2013 – 18,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,296 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,296 miles (+503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,296 miles
    Test number
    275455610146
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass69,793 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    69,793 miles
    Test number
    850970631108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,120 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,120 miles
    Test number
    994219767435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,194 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,194 miles
    Test number
    539763579578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,870 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,870 miles
    Test number
    635012000063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,954 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,954 miles
    Test number
    609244446137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,939 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,939 miles
    Test number
    148789500956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,440 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,440 miles
    Test number
    969670659689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,306 miles (+7,676)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,306 miles
    Test number
    530848907910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,630 miles (+9,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,630 miles
    Test number
    769547097095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass39,307 miles (+6,213)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,307 miles
    Test number
    136186274565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,094 miles (+7,903)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,094 miles
    Test number
    987076954722
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass25,191 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,191 miles
    Test number
    519532004340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,163 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,163 miles
    Test number
    587816814279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,488 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,488 miles
    Test number
    448742294103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    18,170 miles
    Test number
    436396723283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L38 CRG

Does L38 CRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 CRG is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L38 CRG?
The MOT on L38 CRG is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L38 CRG done?
L38 CRG was recorded at 70,296 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,082 miles a year.
Has L38 CRG ever failed its MOT?
No. L38 CRG has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L38 CRG 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 L38 CRG find?
L38 CRG passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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