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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 2,979 cc

L13 NFCMOT history

L13 NFC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 152,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L13 NFC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
152,876 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 NFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 NFC was last recorded at 152,876 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 8,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,354 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,522 miles
Average per year
10,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,876 miles
  • 2025 – 144,354 miles
  • 2024 – 137,940 miles
  • 2023 – 124,692 miles
  • 2022 – 117,269 miles
  • 2021 – 113,666 miles
  • 2020 – 111,380 miles
  • 2019 – 91,581 miles
  • 2018 – 78,106 miles
  • 2017 – 68,730 miles
  • 2016 – 57,679 miles
  • 2015 – 47,090 miles
  • 2014 – 41,020 miles
  • 2013 – 23,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,876 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,876 miles (+8,522)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    152,876 miles
    Test number
    801814965851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,354 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,354 miles
    Test number
    641553186038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,940 miles (+254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,940 miles
    Test number
    512583702515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail137,686 miles (+12,994)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,686 miles
    Test number
    706494296364
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass124,692 miles (+7,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,692 miles
    Test number
    387270312201
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass117,269 miles (+3,603)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,269 miles
    Test number
    516179794704
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass113,666 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,666 miles
    Test number
    546554496536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,380 miles (+19,799)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    111,380 miles
    Test number
    428027816512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,581 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    91,581 miles
    Test number
    183657610081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail91,481 miles (+13,375)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,481 miles
    Test number
    991679507517
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass78,106 miles (+9,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,106 miles
    Test number
    882480812164
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low on edges
  12. Pass68,730 miles (+11,051)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    822263523706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,679 miles (+10,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    781206842794
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges
  14. Pass47,090 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,090 miles
    Test number
    127677085067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,020 miles (+17,771)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,020 miles
    Test number
    208149914275
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass23,249 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,249 miles
    Test number
    145098953107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    19,543 miles
    Test number
    986784043050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 NFC

Does L13 NFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 NFC is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 NFC?
The MOT on L13 NFC is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 NFC done?
L13 NFC was recorded at 152,876 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 10,175 miles a year.
Has L13 NFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 NFC has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 NFC 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 NFC find?
L13 NFC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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