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BMW 3 Series

White and Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

L13 CGSMOT history

L13 CGS is a white and black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 107,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

L13 CGS white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
107,210 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 CGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 CGS was last recorded at 107,210 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2012: 39,035 miles, lower than 52,300 miles on 1 Sept 2011.
  • 10 Feb 2016: 54,731 miles, lower than 58,481 miles on 3 Feb 2015.

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
107,141 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
5,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,210 miles
  • 2021 – 107,141 miles
  • 2020 – 97,253 miles
  • 2019 – 87,405 miles
  • 2018 – 78,311 miles
  • 2017 – 69,249 miles
  • 2016 – 54,731 miles
  • 2015 – 58,481 miles
  • 2014 – 48,584 miles
  • 2012 – 39,035 miles
  • 2011 – 52,300 miles
  • 2010 – 40,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,210 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,210 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,210 miles
    Test number
    574284433051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,141 miles (+9,888)7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,141 miles
    Test number
    979469562117
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight damage to outer wheel rim
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front position lamps slightly different colour /brightness

  3. Pass97,253 miles (+9,848)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    181945174587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,405 miles (+9,094)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,405 miles
    Test number
    327716720182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,311 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    856020321995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,249 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,249 miles
    Test number
    425099619896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,050 miles (+13,319)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    717397533995
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryO/s door handle sticking

  8. Pass54,731 miles (-3,750)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,731 miles
    Test number
    252022914142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,481 miles (+9,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,481 miles
    Test number
    407574435065
    • 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)

  10. Pass48,584 miles (+9,549)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,584 miles
    Test number
    376659604026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,035 miles (-13,265)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,035 miles
    Test number
    127580802324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,300 miles (+12,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,300 miles
    Test number
    947994941219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass40,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,159 miles
    Test number
    344783940493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 CGS

Does L13 CGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 CGS expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 CGS?
The MOT on L13 CGS expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 CGS done?
L13 CGS was recorded at 107,210 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 5,649 miles a year.
Has L13 CGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 CGS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L13 CGS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L13 CGS find?
L13 CGS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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