BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L13 LPNMOT history
L13 LPN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,323 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 166,323 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 LPN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 14 Jan 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 LPN was last recorded at 166,323 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 166,300 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 23 miles
- Average per year
- 7,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,323 miles
- 2025 – 162,600 miles
- 2024 – 160,386 miles
- 2023 – 158,801 miles
- 2021 – 156,417 miles
- 2020 – 151,926 miles
- 2019 – 141,787 miles
- 2017 – 129,998 miles
- 2016 – 108,533 miles
- 2015 – 87,878 miles
- 2014 – 82,582 miles
- 2013 – 73,678 miles
- 2012 – 60,309 miles
- 2011 – 51,484 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,323 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Body covers fitted obscuring components
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks in rubber
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,323 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 166,323 miles
- Test number
- 275651332305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,300 miles (+3,700)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,300 miles
- Test number
- 299345449593
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn damage on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass162,600 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 162,600 miles
- Test number
- 390852526109
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBody covers fitted obscuring components
- AdvisoryRear seats missing at time of test
Fail162,597 miles (+2,211)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,597 miles
- Test number
- 273694290705
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBody covers fitted obscuring components
Pass160,386 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 160,386 miles
- Test number
- 552215396497
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBody covers fitted obscuring components
Fail160,386 miles (+1,585)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,386 miles
- Test number
- 998475076728
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBody covers fitted obscuring components
Pass158,801 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 158,801 miles
- Test number
- 623654990763
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks in rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail158,801 miles (+2,384)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,801 miles
- Test number
- 317669054896
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not pull out (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks in rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass156,417 miles (+4,491)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 156,417 miles
- Test number
- 649583653096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,926 miles (+10,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 151,926 miles
- Test number
- 494023033907
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 141,787 miles
- Test number
- 237836473955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,787 miles (+11,789)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,787 miles
- Test number
- 494613466647
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged and exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass129,998 miles (+21,465)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 129,998 miles
- Test number
- 468733130254
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads borderline excessive (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner arm bush borderline excessive (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass108,533 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 108,533 miles
- Test number
- 558767541143
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on boder (3.5.1g)
Fail108,533 miles (+20,655)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,533 miles
- Test number
- 698258550561
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on boder (3.5.1g)
Pass87,878 miles (+5,296)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 87,878 miles
- Test number
- 879573025284
- NoteExhaust heat shields,undertrays,outer plastic cover sills and engine covers fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.
Pass82,582 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 82,582 miles
- Test number
- 479835144315
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDamage to o/s/f tyre side wall
Fail82,582 miles (+8,904)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,582 miles
- Test number
- 425185844492
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDamage to o/s/f tyre side wall
Pass73,678 miles (+13,369)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 73,678 miles
- Test number
- 846483353312
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass60,309 miles (+8,825)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 60,309 miles
- Test number
- 699700302288
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.
Pass51,484 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 51,484 miles
- Test number
- 126893961308
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L13 LPN
- Does L13 LPN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 LPN is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 LPN?
- The MOT on L13 LPN is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 LPN done?
- L13 LPN was recorded at 166,323 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,873 miles a year.
- Has L13 LPN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 LPN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L13 LPN 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 LPN find?
- L13 LPN passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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