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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.

L13 BMJ white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass103,779 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass44,971 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,971 miles
    Test number
    122630469885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. Pass21,997 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    21,997 miles
    Test number
    670263159100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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