BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,926 cc
L13 RSPMOT history
L13 RSP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 258,799 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 258,799 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,163 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 RSP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 20 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 RSP was last recorded at 258,799 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 257,568 miles · 11 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,231 miles
- Average per year
- 13,163 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 258,799 miles
- 2025 – 257,568 miles
- 2024 – 257,109 miles
- 2023 – 255,425 miles
- 2022 – 253,131 miles
- 2021 – 248,645 miles
- 2020 – 245,881 miles
- 2018 – 244,996 miles
- 2017 – 244,145 miles
- 2016 – 210,035 miles
- 2015 – 177,615 miles
- 2014 – 144,390 miles
- 2013 – 109,901 miles
- 2012 – 77,365 miles
- 2011 – 72,275 miles
- 2010 – 51,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass258,799 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 29 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass258,799 miles (+1,231)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 258,799 miles
- Test number
- 448345419482
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass257,568 miles (+459)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 257,568 miles
- Test number
- 368380571838
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass257,109 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 257,109 miles
- Test number
- 358231182584
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail257,106 miles (+1,681)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,106 miles
- Test number
- 751217445558
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass255,425 miles (+2,294)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 255,425 miles
- Test number
- 492787521142
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass253,131 miles (+4,486)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 253,131 miles
- Test number
- 325532490667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass248,645 miles (+2,764)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 248,645 miles
- Test number
- 378301620172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass245,881 miles (+885)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 245,881 miles
- Test number
- 429007261780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass244,996 miles (+851)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 244,996 miles
- Test number
- 283404782374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass244,145 miles (+181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 244,145 miles
- Test number
- 466364735183
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail243,964 miles (+33,929)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,964 miles
- Test number
- 999081771915
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass210,035 miles (+32,420)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 210,035 miles
- Test number
- 595946730356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass177,615 miles (+33,225)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 177,615 miles
- Test number
- 938357235014
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass144,390 miles (+34,489)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 144,390 miles
- Test number
- 787928634057
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass109,901 miles (+32,536)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 109,901 miles
- Test number
- 157913333030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,365 miles (+5,090)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 77,365 miles
- Test number
- 387663012071
- NoteBoth/front/brake/disc/worn
Pass72,275 miles (+20,908)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 72,275 miles
- Test number
- 616436661296
- NoteEmissions to clean
Pass51,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 51,367 miles
- Test number
- 691442270201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,367 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,367 miles
- Test number
- 743382170274
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L13 RSP
- Does L13 RSP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 RSP is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 RSP?
- The MOT on L13 RSP is valid until 21 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 RSP done?
- L13 RSP was recorded at 258,799 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 13,163 miles a year.
- Has L13 RSP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 RSP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L13 RSP 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 RSP find?
- L13 RSP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, and 2 more.
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