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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L13 LODMOT history

L13 LOD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 170,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L13 LOD blue 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 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,988 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 LOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 LOD was last recorded at 170,988 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 19,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,792 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
19,196 miles
Average per year
16,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,988 miles
  • 2025 – 151,792 miles
  • 2024 – 133,296 miles
  • 2023 – 112,249 miles
  • 2022 – 90,954 miles
  • 2021 – 72,274 miles
  • 2020 – 54,016 miles
  • 2019 – 37,621 miles
  • 2018 – 26,680 miles
  • 2017 – 16,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,988 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,988 miles (+19,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,988 miles
    Test number
    674357217972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,792 miles
    Test number
    567139178597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail151,791 miles (+18,495)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,791 miles
    Test number
    536550605360
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass133,296 miles (+21,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,296 miles
    Test number
    711871794319
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,249 miles
    Test number
    841292289016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail112,249 miles (+21,295)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,249 miles
    Test number
    670143480959
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,954 miles
    Test number
    864951031234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,953 miles (+18,679)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,953 miles
    Test number
    927506921263
    • MajorNearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass72,274 miles (+18,258)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    598282249614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,016 miles (+16,395)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,016 miles
    Test number
    535055550472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,621 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,621 miles
    Test number
    553007352714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,600 miles (+390)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,600 miles
    Test number
    294701068814
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass37,210 miles (+233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    37,210 miles
    Test number
    929474649545
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail36,977 miles (+10,297)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,977 miles
    Test number
    759233659481
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass26,680 miles (+10,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,680 miles
    Test number
    258712062283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass16,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,207 miles
    Test number
    581546583193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 LOD

Does L13 LOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 LOD is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 LOD?
The MOT on L13 LOD is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 LOD done?
L13 LOD was recorded at 170,988 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 16,125 miles a year.
Has L13 LOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 LOD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 LOD 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 LOD find?
L13 LOD passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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