BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
L13 LKOMOT history
L13 LKO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,439 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 134,439 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,091 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 LKO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 28 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 LKO was last recorded at 134,439 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,435 miles · 29 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,091 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,439 miles
- 2024 – 119,761 miles
- 2023 – 116,298 miles
- 2022 – 109,473 miles
- 2021 – 103,431 miles
- 2020 – 99,467 miles
- 2019 – 94,225 miles
- 2018 – 89,024 miles
- 2017 – 82,706 miles
- 2016 – 72,970 miles
- 2014 – 52,180 miles
- 2013 – 45,707 miles
- 2012 – 42,710 miles
- 2011 – 39,268 miles
- 2010 – 36,026 miles
- 2009 – 32,370 miles
- 2008 – 28,031 miles
- 2007 – 21,516 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,439 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,439 miles (+4)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 134,439 miles
- Test number
- 358123877671
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail134,435 miles (+14,674)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,435 miles
- Test number
- 824477585851
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass119,761 miles (+3,463)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 119,761 miles
- Test number
- 603086544055
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass116,298 miles (+6,825)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 116,298 miles
- Test number
- 406684268529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,473 miles (+6,042)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 109,473 miles
- Test number
- 617981197872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,431 miles (+3,964)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 103,431 miles
- Test number
- 579886613540
- AdvisoryFront windscreen section A and B chipped within specifications
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,467 miles (+5,242)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 99,467 miles
- Test number
- 606989118284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,225 miles (+5,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,225 miles
- Test number
- 751543556034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,024 miles (+6,318)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 89,024 miles
- Test number
- 911592493278
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Pass82,706 miles (+9,736)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 82,706 miles
- Test number
- 669917896966
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass72,970 miles (+20,790)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 72,970 miles
- Test number
- 152286783985
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Pass52,180 miles (+6,473)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 52,180 miles
- Test number
- 229930764170
- NoteN/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage
Pass45,707 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 45,707 miles
- Test number
- 927681343148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f tyre has sidewall damage.
- NoteO/s dipped headlamp light output slightly reduced.
Fail45,707 miles (+2,997)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,707 miles
- Test number
- 886741743125
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f tyre has sidewall damage.
- NoteO/s dipped headlamp light output slightly reduced.
Pass42,710 miles (+3,442)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 42,710 miles
- Test number
- 728803742199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,268 miles (+3,242)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 39,268 miles
- Test number
- 329533741173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,026 miles (+3,656)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 36,026 miles
- Test number
- 964544840101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteWashers weak.
Pass32,370 miles (+4,339)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 32,370 miles
- Test number
- 504321349177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,031 miles (+6,515)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 28,031 miles
- Test number
- 782324548137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,516 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 21,516 miles
- Test number
- 784584047135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 LKO
- Does L13 LKO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 LKO is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L13 LKO?
- The MOT on L13 LKO is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 LKO done?
- L13 LKO was recorded at 134,439 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 6,091 miles a year.
- Has L13 LKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 LKO has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L13 LKO 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 LKO find?
- L13 LKO passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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