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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L19 LBFMOT history

L19 LBF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 150,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L19 LBF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
150,168 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 LBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 LBF was last recorded at 150,168 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 14,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,794 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14,374 miles
Average per year
10,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,168 miles
  • 2025 – 135,794 miles
  • 2024 – 128,558 miles
  • 2023 – 121,261 miles
  • 2022 – 111,763 miles
  • 2021 – 97,501 miles
  • 2020 – 89,890 miles
  • 2019 – 77,734 miles
  • 2018 – 65,033 miles
  • 2017 – 53,748 miles
  • 2016 – 41,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,168 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    150,168 miles
    Test number
    541807805941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,168 miles (+14,374)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,168 miles
    Test number
    206369332949
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,794 miles (+7,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,794 miles
    Test number
    674512026142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass128,558 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,558 miles
    Test number
    411172491015
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner and outer tread 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  5. Fail128,553 miles (+7,292)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,553 miles
    Test number
    525559374306
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass121,261 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,261 miles
    Test number
    641537656524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,258 miles (+9,495)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,258 miles
    Test number
    991270549145
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass111,763 miles (+14,262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,763 miles
    Test number
    689166888493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,501 miles
    Test number
    130823302105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail97,501 miles (+7,611)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,501 miles
    Test number
    101861095999
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,890 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,890 miles
    Test number
    677617372110
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail89,890 miles (+12,156)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,890 miles
    Test number
    401757940876
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,734 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,734 miles
    Test number
    720492502993
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak (rear diff)

  14. Fail77,733 miles (+6,882)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,733 miles
    Test number
    360710842335
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge flat spotting (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread & close to edge
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak (rear diff)

  15. Pass70,851 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,851 miles
    Test number
    120262540804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    833941260644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,033 miles (+11,285)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    271622928654
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  18. Pass53,748 miles (+12,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,748 miles
    Test number
    323161440440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  19. Pass41,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,323 miles
    Test number
    726701957097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 LBF

Does L19 LBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 LBF is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 LBF?
The MOT on L19 LBF is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 LBF done?
L19 LBF was recorded at 150,168 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 10,585 miles a year.
Has L19 LBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 LBF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L19 LBF 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 L19 LBF find?
L19 LBF passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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