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BMW 7 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L13 FBYMOT history

L13 FBY is a black diesel BMW 7 Series first used on 25 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L13 FBY black BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
188,684 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
15,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 FBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
7 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 FBY was last recorded at 188,684 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 22,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
166,571 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
22,113 miles
Average per year
15,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,684 miles
  • 2025 – 166,571 miles
  • 2024 – 152,069 miles
  • 2023 – 144,880 miles
  • 2022 – 134,064 miles
  • 2021 – 130,674 miles
  • 2020 – 122,389 miles
  • 2019 – 108,359 miles
  • 2018 – 90,559 miles
  • 2017 – 73,150 miles
  • 2016 – 44,293 miles
  • 2015 – 26,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,684 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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,684 miles (+22,113)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    188,684 miles
    Test number
    985134329675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,571 miles (+14,502)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,571 miles
    Test number
    395870589633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,069 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    152,069 miles
    Test number
    508825109039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,880 miles (+10,816)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    144,880 miles
    Test number
    445019976726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,064 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,064 miles
    Test number
    762748700483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,674 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,674 miles
    Test number
    701451963905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,676 miles (+3,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    137962904748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass122,389 miles (+7,850)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,389 miles
    Test number
    283187165692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,539 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,539 miles
    Test number
    255745562326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,359 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,359 miles
    Test number
    479273409890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,409 miles
    Test number
    151883172055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,409 miles (+9,689)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,409 miles
    Test number
    322737137292
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  13. Pass97,720 miles (+7,161)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,720 miles
    Test number
    660215565415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,559 miles (+611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,559 miles
    Test number
    653223554454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test
  15. Pass89,948 miles (+8,141)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,948 miles
    Test number
    954346106150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test
  16. Pass81,807 miles (+8,657)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,807 miles
    Test number
    523931644384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,150 miles (+10,168)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    356385219455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,982 miles (+18,689)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,982 miles
    Test number
    804572472540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,293 miles (+10,685)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,293 miles
    Test number
    261776248337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,608 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,608 miles
    Test number
    565256331464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,726 miles
    Test number
    293184330029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 FBY

Does L13 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 FBY is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 FBY?
The MOT on L13 FBY is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 FBY done?
L13 FBY was recorded at 188,684 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 15,453 miles a year.
Has L13 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 FBY has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L13 FBY 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 FBY find?
L13 FBY passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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