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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L13 OBRMOT history

L13 OBR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

L13 OBR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
115,567 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 OBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 OBR was last recorded at 115,567 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,509 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
5,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,567 miles
  • 2024 – 115,509 miles
  • 2023 – 110,730 miles
  • 2022 – 105,245 miles
  • 2021 – 98,360 miles
  • 2020 – 94,881 miles
  • 2019 – 85,001 miles
  • 2018 – 76,156 miles
  • 2017 – 68,774 miles
  • 2016 – 62,632 miles
  • 2015 – 58,066 miles
  • 2013 – 55,674 miles
  • 2012 – 52,299 miles
  • 2011 – 46,592 miles
  • 2010 – 38,638 miles
  • 2009 – 31,192 miles
  • 2008 – 20,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,567 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,567 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,567 miles
    Test number
    287433584552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,509 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,509 miles
    Test number
    374825385311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,730 miles (+5,485)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,730 miles
    Test number
    472321088940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,245 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,245 miles
    Test number
    870707299845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,360 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,360 miles
    Test number
    622900505492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,881 miles (+9,880)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,881 miles
    Test number
    695210303009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,001 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,001 miles
    Test number
    684190236638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,315 miles (+8,159)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    863952497498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,156 miles (+7,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,156 miles
    Test number
    717453941568
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass68,774 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,774 miles
    Test number
    987927901736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,632 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,632 miles
    Test number
    429351558675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,066 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,066 miles
    Test number
    448780125038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,057 miles (+2,383)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    107443515453
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass55,674 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,674 miles
    Test number
    197211563322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,299 miles
    Test number
    665118432316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,299 miles (+5,707)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,299 miles
    Test number
    345598232362
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass46,592 miles (+7,954)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,592 miles
    Test number
    428985331319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass38,638 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    440035330457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,192 miles (+10,538)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,192 miles
    Test number
    383058519325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,654 miles
    Test number
    652775358396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 OBR

Does L13 OBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 OBR expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 OBR?
The MOT on L13 OBR expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 OBR done?
L13 OBR was recorded at 115,567 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 5,803 miles a year.
Has L13 OBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 OBR has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on L13 OBR 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 OBR find?
L13 OBR passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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