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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

L13 EKRMOT history

L13 EKR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L13 EKR grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
132,231 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 EKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 EKR was last recorded at 132,231 miles on 20 May 2026, 2,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2025: 129,571 miles, lower than 145,099 miles on 4 Dec 2023.

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
129,571 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,660 miles
Average per year
6,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,231 miles
  • 2025 – 129,571 miles
  • 2023 – 145,099 miles
  • 2022 – 141,342 miles
  • 2021 – 136,206 miles
  • 2020 – 130,259 miles
  • 2019 – 127,569 miles
  • 2018 – 117,982 miles
  • 2017 – 107,776 miles
  • 2016 – 99,705 miles
  • 2015 – 89,708 miles
  • 2014 – 79,917 miles
  • 2013 – 62,546 miles
  • 2012 – 47,795 miles
  • 2011 – 34,853 miles
  • 2010 – 26,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,231 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,231 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    132,231 miles
    Test number
    641724168496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,571 miles (-15,528)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,571 miles
    Test number
    139631863121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,099 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,099 miles
    Test number
    801658340669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,342 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,342 miles
    Test number
    473990046282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,206 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,206 miles
    Test number
    980568681025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,259 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,259 miles
    Test number
    598474359031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,569 miles (+9,587)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,569 miles
    Test number
    794316532181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,982 miles (+10,206)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,982 miles
    Test number
    950224212319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,776 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,776 miles
    Test number
    985495135395
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  10. Fail107,776 miles (+8,071)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,776 miles
    Test number
    153099980675
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  11. Pass99,705 miles (+9,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,705 miles
    Test number
    505881828526
    • AdvisoryAll covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer side lights not working but still has 50%on both
    • AdvisoryUnable to view rear coil springs fully
  12. Pass89,708 miles (+9,791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,708 miles
    Test number
    677851515131
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to split and distort on inner edge,recommend replacement soon.
  13. Pass79,917 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    176474014101
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges.
  14. Fail79,915 miles (+17,369)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,915 miles
    Test number
    286743214164
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges
  15. Pass62,546 miles (+14,751)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    989650303104
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear wheel repaired
  16. Pass47,795 miles (+12,942)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,795 miles
    Test number
    307681612109
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass34,853 miles (+8,473)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,853 miles
    Test number
    655436591024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,380 miles
    Test number
    743353010145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 EKR

Does L13 EKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 EKR is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 EKR?
The MOT on L13 EKR is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 EKR done?
L13 EKR was recorded at 132,231 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,585 miles a year.
Has L13 EKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 EKR has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on L13 EKR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L13 EKR find?
L13 EKR passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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