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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L13 LFDMOT history

L13 LFD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

L13 LFD silver 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,636 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 LFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 LFD was last recorded at 93,636 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,578 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
3,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,636 miles
  • 2024 – 93,578 miles
  • 2022 – 93,567 miles
  • 2020 – 92,517 miles
  • 2019 – 88,985 miles
  • 2018 – 86,995 miles
  • 2017 – 84,641 miles
  • 2015 – 80,259 miles
  • 2014 – 76,751 miles
  • 2013 – 70,909 miles
  • 2012 – 65,600 miles
  • 2011 – 62,804 miles
  • 2010 – 60,050 miles
  • 2009 – 43,197 miles
  • 2008 – 23,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,636 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper shock stem (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock stem (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,636 miles (+58)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,636 miles
    Test number
    559177037499
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper shock stem (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock stem (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  2. Pass93,578 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,578 miles
    Test number
    142298157812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail93,573 miles (+6)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    520891741182
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,567 miles (+1,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,567 miles
    Test number
    306618370585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,517 miles (+3,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,517 miles
    Test number
    423776856567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass88,985 miles (+78)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    668519093630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail88,907 miles (+1,912)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,907 miles
    Test number
    642001204054
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer at center pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge also side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,995 miles (+2,354)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,995 miles
    Test number
    325190090094
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust front bracket broken
    • AdvisoryWarning lights on E M L coolant and brake pad warning

  9. Pass84,641 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    866693914909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Fail84,641 miles (+4,382)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    332044422244
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lollipop bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases note exhaust front bracket broken (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear brake discs

  11. Pass80,259 miles (+3,508)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,259 miles
    Test number
    367873365042
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspect incorect size tyres fitted to rear wheels

  12. Pass76,751 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,751 miles
    Test number
    945649894084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,909 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    176357003136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,600 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    249917812452
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDifferent colour registration lamp bulbs fitted ( one is LED bulb )
    • NoteNo self leveling or headlamp washing facility fitted for HID headlamp kit - These are required to be fitted by law from May 1st 2012
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

  15. Pass65,600 miles (+2,796)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    539867712189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDifferent colour registration lamp bulbs fitted ( one is LED bulb )
    • NoteNo self leveling or headlamp washing facility fitted for HID headlamp kit - These are required to be fitted by law from May 1st 2012
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

  16. Pass62,804 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,804 miles
    Test number
    338401211131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,050 miles (+16,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,050 miles
    Test number
    133395450351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass43,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,197 miles
    Test number
    133427159360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,197 miles (+19,745)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,197 miles
    Test number
    891637459376
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass23,452 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,452 miles
    Test number
    731216548382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,075 miles
    Test number
    623911858146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 LFD

Does L13 LFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 LFD is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 LFD?
The MOT on L13 LFD is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 LFD done?
L13 LFD was recorded at 93,636 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,987 miles a year.
Has L13 LFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 LFD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 LFD 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 LFD find?
L13 LFD passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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