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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

L8 GLFMOT history

L8 GLF is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

L8 GLF blue 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 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,486 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GLF was last recorded at 85,486 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,195 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
2,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,486 miles
  • 2025 – 85,195 miles
  • 2023 – 85,034 miles
  • 2022 – 81,917 miles
  • 2021 – 80,830 miles
  • 2020 – 80,089 miles
  • 2018 – 77,493 miles
  • 2017 – 76,624 miles
  • 2016 – 73,166 miles
  • 2015 – 66,537 miles
  • 2014 – 59,871 miles
  • 2013 – 58,966 miles
  • 2012 – 54,366 miles
  • 2011 – 52,432 miles
  • 2010 – 50,763 miles
  • 2009 – 47,897 miles
  • 2008 – 43,955 miles
  • 2007 – 40,431 miles
  • 2006 – 37,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,486 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • E.M.L is illuminated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,486 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,486 miles
    Test number
    272069239411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,195 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,195 miles
    Test number
    358881259502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,034 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,034 miles
    Test number
    357341470068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,917 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,917 miles
    Test number
    243073026229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,830 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,830 miles
    Test number
    361760372380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,089 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    80,089 miles
    Test number
    119291311958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,493 miles
    Test number
    858457992694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,493 miles (+869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,493 miles
    Test number
    650442161119
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  9. Pass76,624 miles (+3,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,624 miles
    Test number
    760493628733
    • AdvisoryE.M.L is illuminated
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass73,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,166 miles
    Test number
    863323864258
    • AdvisoryE.M.L is illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail73,166 miles (+6,629)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,166 miles
    Test number
    671256844102
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CONTINENTAL 235/35ZR19 XL (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L is illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

  12. Pass66,537 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,537 miles
    Test number
    107150675185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,871 miles
    Test number
    145853254124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail59,871 miles (+905)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,871 miles
    Test number
    639130554149
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass58,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    169630963009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail58,966 miles (+4,600)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    747860063058
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass54,366 miles (+1,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    138443412495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,432 miles (+1,669)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,432 miles
    Test number
    819193161072
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass50,763 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,763 miles
    Test number
    633112360089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S rear tyre has a very slight bulge in outer sidewall
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  20. Fail50,763 miles (+2,866)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,763 miles
    Test number
    154470760057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S rear tyre has a very slight bulge in outer sidewall
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  21. Pass47,897 miles (+3,942)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,897 miles
    Test number
    770894659087
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight cuts in tread and cracking between treads .
    • NoteTyre warning light on .

  22. Pass43,955 miles (+3,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,955 miles
    Test number
    131852458056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass40,431 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,431 miles
    Test number
    392135777008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,484 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,484 miles
    Test number
    363870166013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside tyre sidewall

Questions about L8 GLF

Does L8 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GLF is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GLF?
The MOT on L8 GLF is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GLF done?
L8 GLF was recorded at 85,486 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,342 miles a year.
Has L8 GLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GLF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on L8 GLF 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 L8 GLF find?
L8 GLF passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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