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BMW M3

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

T13 BTGMOT history

T13 BTG is a red petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 84,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,231 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 BTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 BTG was last recorded at 84,231 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 3,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2020: 79,596 miles, lower than 87,150 miles on 20 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,197 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,034 miles
Average per year
2,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,231 miles
  • 2025 – 81,197 miles
  • 2024 – 80,432 miles
  • 2020 – 79,596 miles
  • 2018 – 87,150 miles
  • 2017 – 75,694 miles
  • 2015 – 73,380 miles
  • 2014 – 68,843 miles
  • 2013 – 61,596 miles
  • 2012 – 55,346 miles
  • 2011 – 49,204 miles
  • 2010 – 46,564 miles
  • 2009 – 42,758 miles
  • 2008 – 37,304 miles
  • 2007 – 27,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,231 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.

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,231 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,231 miles
    Test number
    100137204028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,197 miles
    Test number
    499719709463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,197 miles (+765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,197 miles
    Test number
    125077974684
    • Repaired at testFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass80,432 miles (+836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    334916133627
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  5. Fail79,596 miles (-7,554)2 dangerous9 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,596 miles
    Test number
    854494652625
    • DangerousCentral Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeavily modified vehicle
  6. Pass87,150 miles (+11,456)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,150 miles
    Test number
    199735741468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,694 miles (+2,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    554224185325
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Pass73,380 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    745179553314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,843 miles (+7,247)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,843 miles
    Test number
    709277234379
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear seats missing
  10. Pass61,596 miles (+6,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,596 miles
    Test number
    405064413216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass55,346 miles (+6,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,346 miles
    Test number
    119289002244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass49,204 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,204 miles
    Test number
    346251711471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,564 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,564 miles
    Test number
    233322310216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,758 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,758 miles
    Test number
    330251889164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,304 miles (+9,718)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    650702978149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,586 miles
    Test number
    300488377178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about T13 BTG

Does T13 BTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 BTG is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 BTG?
The MOT on T13 BTG is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 BTG done?
T13 BTG was recorded at 84,231 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 2,954 miles a year.
Has T13 BTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 BTG has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T13 BTG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T13 BTG find?
T13 BTG passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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