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BMW M3

White · Petrol · 2013 · 3,999 cc

L55 BTCMOT history

L55 BTC is a white petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L55 BTC white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
104,548 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 BTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 BTC was last recorded at 104,548 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,240 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,308 miles
Average per year
8,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,548 miles
  • 2025 – 102,240 miles
  • 2024 – 98,870 miles
  • 2023 – 92,331 miles
  • 2022 – 84,909 miles
  • 2021 – 77,513 miles
  • 2020 – 68,441 miles
  • 2019 – 62,143 miles
  • 2018 – 47,972 miles
  • 2017 – 39,116 miles
  • 2016 – 18,144 miles
  • 2015 – 7,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,548 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    104,548 miles
    Test number
    406096854941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,536 miles (+2,296)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,536 miles
    Test number
    162336918878
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass102,240 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,240 miles
    Test number
    143114646990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,870 miles (+6,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,870 miles
    Test number
    112016613744
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass92,331 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,331 miles
    Test number
    763962905953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,909 miles (+7,396)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    928360015422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,513 miles (+9,072)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,513 miles
    Test number
    863622108051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,441 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,441 miles
    Test number
    933845238171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,143 miles (+14,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,143 miles
    Test number
    560840392827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass47,972 miles (+8,856)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,972 miles
    Test number
    957556818167
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass39,116 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,116 miles
    Test number
    379520321460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,656 miles (+14,512)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,656 miles
    Test number
    847299707966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,144 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,144 miles
    Test number
    585193306688
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre wear low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail18,081 miles (+10,633)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,081 miles
    Test number
    908697379730
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCut in both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryUneven wear on n/s/f tyre
  15. Pass7,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    7,448 miles
    Test number
    249321045466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 BTC

Does L55 BTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 BTC is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 BTC?
The MOT on L55 BTC is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 BTC done?
L55 BTC was recorded at 104,548 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 8,733 miles a year.
Has L55 BTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 BTC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 BTC 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 L55 BTC find?
L55 BTC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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