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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L13 XCBMOT history

L13 XCB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 133,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

L13 XCB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
133,482 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 XCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 XCB was last recorded at 133,482 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 12,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,968 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
12,514 miles
Average per year
10,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,482 miles
  • 2024 – 120,968 miles
  • 2023 – 111,206 miles
  • 2021 – 98,800 miles
  • 2019 – 76,743 miles
  • 2018 – 47,985 miles
  • 2017 – 32,960 miles
  • 2015 – 26,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,482 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,482 miles (+12,514)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,482 miles
    Test number
    506029949389
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass120,968 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,968 miles
    Test number
    631684779212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail120,904 miles (+9,698)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,904 miles
    Test number
    823613139756
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front d r light, not working
  4. Pass111,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,206 miles
    Test number
    830309202416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,206 miles (+12,406)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,206 miles
    Test number
    161075419831
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass98,800 miles (+22,057)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,800 miles
    Test number
    417937454710
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass76,743 miles (+28,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    271074525056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass47,985 miles (+15,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    836081382405
    • 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)
  9. Pass32,960 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,960 miles
    Test number
    299060018029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,249 miles
    Test number
    661945492992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 XCB

Does L13 XCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 XCB expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 XCB?
The MOT on L13 XCB expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 XCB done?
L13 XCB was recorded at 133,482 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 10,901 miles a year.
Has L13 XCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 XCB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 XCB 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 XCB find?
L13 XCB passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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