
BMW 1 Series
White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc
L13 BMJMOT history
L13 BMJ is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 103,779 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 103,779 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,822 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 BMJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 1 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 BMJ was last recorded at 103,779 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 9,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,616 miles · 11 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,163 miles
- Average per year
- 8,822 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,779 miles
- 2024 – 94,616 miles
- 2023 – 86,584 miles
- 2022 – 74,355 miles
- 2021 – 56,542 miles
- 2020 – 44,971 miles
- 2019 – 38,130 miles
- 2018 – 30,117 miles
- 2017 – 21,997 miles
- 2016 – 21,106 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp displayed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Brake warning light displayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 26 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,779 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 103,779 miles
- Test number
- 459801674770
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp displayed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail103,779 miles (+9,163)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,779 miles
- Test number
- 121112737238
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp displayed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,616 miles (+228)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 94,616 miles
- Test number
- 946352873744
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light displayed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail94,388 miles (+7,804)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,388 miles
- Test number
- 191770820292
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light displayed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,584 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 86,584 miles
- Test number
- 632734381322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest forward bush - Splitting/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest forward bush - Splitting/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail86,584 miles (+12,229)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,584 miles
- Test number
- 512535530434
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest forward bush - Splitting/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest forward bush - Splitting/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass74,355 miles (+17,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 74,355 miles
- Test number
- 402680647564
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Warning light on for pads Pads still above 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,542 miles (+75)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 56,542 miles
- Test number
- 659321223205
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail56,467 miles (+11,496)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,467 miles
- Test number
- 829093510540
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass44,971 miles (+6,841)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 44,971 miles
- Test number
- 122630469885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,130 miles (+8,013)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 38,130 miles
- Test number
- 906582551827
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass30,117 miles (+8,120)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 30,117 miles
- Test number
- 517352544325
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre
Pass21,997 miles (+891)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 21,997 miles
- Test number
- 670263159100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 21,106 miles
- Test number
- 998384727786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 BMJ
- Does L13 BMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L13 BMJ expired on 12 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L13 BMJ?
- The MOT on L13 BMJ expired on 12 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L13 BMJ done?
- L13 BMJ was recorded at 103,779 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 8,822 miles a year.
- Has L13 BMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 BMJ has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L13 BMJ 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 L13 BMJ find?
- L13 BMJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: brake warning lamp displayed; nearside front fog light damaged; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear.
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