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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

L5 BTGMOT history

L5 BTG is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L5 BTG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,685 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BTG was last recorded at 155,685 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 8,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,057 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,628 miles
Average per year
8,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,685 miles
  • 2025 – 147,057 miles
  • 2024 – 138,819 miles
  • 2023 – 132,306 miles
  • 2022 – 129,419 miles
  • 2021 – 128,517 miles
  • 2020 – 126,012 miles
  • 2019 – 122,949 miles
  • 2018 – 120,262 miles
  • 2017 – 114,573 miles
  • 2016 – 96,930 miles
  • 2015 – 80,520 miles
  • 2014 – 64,393 miles
  • 2013 – 49,171 miles
  • 2012 – 39,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,685 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,685 miles (+8,628)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,685 miles
    Test number
    262201572292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,057 miles (+8,238)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,057 miles
    Test number
    361601244272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,819 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,819 miles
    Test number
    642216797352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,306 miles (+2,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,306 miles
    Test number
    260684040163
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp iluminated but brake pads appear to be in good condition
  5. Pass129,419 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,419 miles
    Test number
    993422079375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,517 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,517 miles
    Test number
    746475924338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,012 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,012 miles
    Test number
    728751522908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,949 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,949 miles
    Test number
    841591379722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,262 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,262 miles
    Test number
    786024366008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,573 miles
    Test number
    569589137007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,573 miles (+17,643)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,573 miles
    Test number
    706192286805
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to 3mm
  12. Pass96,930 miles (+16,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,930 miles
    Test number
    532388617979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass80,520 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,520 miles
    Test number
    237562935248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,518 miles (+16,125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,518 miles
    Test number
    355301835498
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass64,393 miles (+15,222)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,393 miles
    Test number
    389517124255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,171 miles (+9,761)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    259491223298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,410 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,410 miles
    Test number
    255969292230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,116 miles
    Test number
    839815332259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BTG

Does L5 BTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BTG is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BTG?
The MOT on L5 BTG is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BTG done?
L5 BTG was recorded at 155,685 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 8,423 miles a year.
Has L5 BTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BTG has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on L5 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 L5 BTG find?
L5 BTG passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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