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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

L8 SSHMOT history

L8 SSH is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

L8 SSH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,717 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SSH was last recorded at 91,717 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,779 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
938 miles
Average per year
3,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,717 miles
  • 2025 – 90,779 miles
  • 2024 – 89,625 miles
  • 2023 – 88,479 miles
  • 2022 – 86,249 miles
  • 2021 – 84,396 miles
  • 2020 – 82,663 miles
  • 2019 – 80,897 miles
  • 2018 – 78,400 miles
  • 2017 – 76,162 miles
  • 2016 – 72,620 miles
  • 2015 – 69,265 miles
  • 2014 – 63,482 miles
  • 2013 – 57,573 miles
  • 2012 – 53,688 miles
  • 2011 – 47,866 miles
  • 2010 – 43,359 miles
  • 2009 – 37,319 miles
  • 2008 – 31,501 miles
  • 2007 – 25,354 miles
  • 2006 – 22,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,717 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,717 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,717 miles
    Test number
    758363850737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,779 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,779 miles
    Test number
    713032386072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,625 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,625 miles
    Test number
    449239930175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,479 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,479 miles
    Test number
    992571913141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,249 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,249 miles
    Test number
    975027129875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,396 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    924623749163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,663 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,663 miles
    Test number
    392472347513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,897 miles (+2,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    825629068172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass78,400 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,400 miles
    Test number
    545764263002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,162 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,162 miles
    Test number
    374493018410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,620 miles (+3,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,620 miles
    Test number
    746056592899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass69,265 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,265 miles
    Test number
    197095895108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,482 miles (+5,909)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,482 miles
    Test number
    268685074433
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass57,573 miles (+3,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,573 miles
    Test number
    427068173189
    • 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. Pass53,688 miles (+5,822)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,688 miles
    Test number
    556142892196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,866 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    716905181176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,359 miles (+6,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,359 miles
    Test number
    290859480430
    • 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)
  18. Fail37,319 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,319 miles
    Test number
    330238369164
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass37,319 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,319 miles
    Test number
    393918169193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,501 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,501 miles
    Test number
    713680098103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,354 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,354 miles
    Test number
    523255387181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,165 miles
    Test number
    382778496190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 SSH

Does L8 SSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SSH is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SSH?
The MOT on L8 SSH is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SSH done?
L8 SSH was recorded at 91,717 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,485 miles a year.
Has L8 SSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SSH has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2009.
Has the mileage on L8 SSH 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 SSH find?
L8 SSH passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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