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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L13 LGHMOT history

L13 LGH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

L13 LGH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
155,610 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 LGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 LGH was last recorded at 155,610 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 1,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,222 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,388 miles
Average per year
7,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,610 miles
  • 2023 – 154,222 miles
  • 2022 – 148,346 miles
  • 2021 – 148,330 miles
  • 2020 – 145,674 miles
  • 2018 – 143,435 miles
  • 2017 – 138,834 miles
  • 2016 – 133,245 miles
  • 2015 – 118,156 miles
  • 2014 – 110,113 miles
  • 2013 – 102,460 miles
  • 2012 – 93,079 miles
  • 2011 – 84,225 miles
  • 2010 – 72,442 miles
  • 2009 – 40,455 miles
  • 2008 – 33,994 miles
  • 2007 – 27,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,610 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Handbrake efficiency only just met legal requirement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,610 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,610 miles
    Test number
    222969981965
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,610 miles (+1,388)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,610 miles
    Test number
    873194363907
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass154,222 miles (+5,876)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,222 miles
    Test number
    620089078127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass148,346 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,346 miles
    Test number
    874549938056
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met legal requirement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,330 miles (+2,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,330 miles
    Test number
    972908083590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met legal requirement

  6. Pass145,674 miles (+2,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    145,674 miles
    Test number
    386199244228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass143,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,435 miles
    Test number
    877628000172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,434 miles (+4,600)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,434 miles
    Test number
    417637113867
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  9. Pass138,834 miles (+5,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,834 miles
    Test number
    174061788284
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met requirement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass133,245 miles (+15,089)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    133,245 miles
    Test number
    283094732129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass118,156 miles (+8,043)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,156 miles
    Test number
    659415715261
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass110,113 miles (+7,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,113 miles
    Test number
    325011024255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass102,460 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,460 miles
    Test number
    798542933273
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail102,460 miles (+9,381)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,460 miles
    Test number
    828462833268
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass93,079 miles (+8,854)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,079 miles
    Test number
    748260532269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,225 miles (+11,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,225 miles
    Test number
    176404531263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass72,442 miles (+31,987)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,442 miles
    Test number
    992957860166
    • NoteNearside windscreen damaged to the maximum limit and damage may spread

  18. Pass40,455 miles (+6,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,455 miles
    Test number
    954051749192
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower arm rubber bushes

  19. Pass33,994 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,994 miles
    Test number
    102555748294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,069 miles
    Test number
    930443347238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 LGH

Does L13 LGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 LGH expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 LGH?
The MOT on L13 LGH expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 LGH done?
L13 LGH was recorded at 155,610 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 7,474 miles a year.
Has L13 LGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 LGH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 LGH 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 LGH find?
L13 LGH passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 7 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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