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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L1 LBOMOT history

L1 LBO is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 149,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L1 LBO red 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 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,035 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 LBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 LBO was last recorded at 149,035 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,035 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,035 miles
  • 2024 – 145,249 miles
  • 2023 – 139,837 miles
  • 2022 – 134,856 miles
  • 2021 – 129,804 miles
  • 2020 – 126,555 miles
  • 2019 – 123,762 miles
  • 2018 – 103,864 miles
  • 2017 – 102,173 miles
  • 2016 – 70,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,035 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,035 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,035 miles
    Test number
    188591344113
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail149,035 miles (+3,786)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,035 miles
    Test number
    515102088820
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass145,249 miles (+5,412)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,249 miles
    Test number
    596535364952
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass139,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,837 miles
    Test number
    792670861589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,837 miles (+4,981)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,837 miles
    Test number
    124940282938
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner very worn almost to cordes 235/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm same as above (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNote; 2x front tyres 255/35/19 // 2 x rear 235/30/19 ......
  6. Pass134,856 miles (+5,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,856 miles
    Test number
    780114970555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward arm foward bush .... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as above .. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass129,804 miles (+3,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,804 miles
    Test number
    411548654222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass126,555 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,555 miles
    Test number
    356425361607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,512 miles (+2,750)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,512 miles
    Test number
    838814481388
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top 'dust' split.. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass123,762 miles (+19,898)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,762 miles
    Test number
    938010132856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,864 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,864 miles
    Test number
    946446625541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,173 miles (+13,557)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,173 miles
    Test number
    727129513135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,616 miles (+18,365)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    701489467192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,251 miles
    Test number
    969827801314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 LBO

Does L1 LBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 LBO is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 LBO?
The MOT on L1 LBO is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 LBO done?
L1 LBO was recorded at 149,035 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,233 miles a year.
Has L1 LBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 LBO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 LBO 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 L1 LBO find?
L1 LBO passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear outer road wheel slightly distorted.

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