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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L13 TGOMOT history

L13 TGO is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L13 TGO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
57,012 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 TGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 TGO was last recorded at 57,012 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 4,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,957 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,055 miles
Average per year
1,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,012 miles
  • 2025 – 52,957 miles
  • 2023 – 52,785 miles
  • 2021 – 50,459 miles
  • 2020 – 48,267 miles
  • 2019 – 47,513 miles
  • 2018 – 46,914 miles
  • 2017 – 46,079 miles
  • 2016 – 45,145 miles
  • 2015 – 43,945 miles
  • 2014 – 42,976 miles
  • 2013 – 41,613 miles
  • 2012 – 39,643 miles
  • 2011 – 38,531 miles
  • 2010 – 37,099 miles
  • 2009 – 35,295 miles
  • 2008 – 33,727 miles
  • 2007 – 31,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,012 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,012 miles (+4,055)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    57,012 miles
    Test number
    544574714302
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass52,957 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    52,957 miles
    Test number
    534095686491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass52,785 miles (+2,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,785 miles
    Test number
    899362243637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass50,459 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,459 miles
    Test number
    442415665463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,267 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,267 miles
    Test number
    170162454365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,513 miles (+599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    142048940217
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass46,914 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,914 miles
    Test number
    974295045364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,907 miles (+828)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,907 miles
    Test number
    170341725035
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass46,079 miles (+934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,079 miles
    Test number
    266732373719
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished on sidewall
  10. Pass45,145 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,145 miles
    Test number
    371295778467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    286728633160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on sidewall
  12. Pass43,945 miles (+969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    271057703321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on sidewall
  13. Pass42,976 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,976 miles
    Test number
    465631634370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail42,976 miles (+1,363)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,976 miles
    Test number
    629031434354
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre heavily cracked/perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass41,613 miles (+969)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,613 miles
    Test number
    486967843418
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass40,644 miles (+1,001)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,644 miles
    Test number
    117545673018
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r tyre as side wall damage,
  17. Pass39,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,643 miles
    Test number
    887575662042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,643 miles (+1,112)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,643 miles
    Test number
    168205662486
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall splitting
  19. Pass38,531 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,531 miles
    Test number
    367786761045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,099 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,099 miles
    Test number
    364298570082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,295 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,295 miles
    Test number
    133752579466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,727 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,727 miles
    Test number
    560510388075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,517 miles
    Test number
    992214577022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 TGO

Does L13 TGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 TGO is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 TGO?
The MOT on L13 TGO is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 TGO done?
L13 TGO was recorded at 57,012 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 1,342 miles a year.
Has L13 TGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 TGO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on L13 TGO 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 TGO find?
L13 TGO passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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