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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB13 AWAMOT history

LB13 AWA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 153,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
153,659 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 AWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 AWA was last recorded at 153,659 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 6,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,164 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,495 miles
Average per year
6,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,659 miles
  • 2025 – 147,164 miles
  • 2024 – 138,728 miles
  • 2023 – 130,916 miles
  • 2022 – 125,345 miles
  • 2021 – 119,900 miles
  • 2019 – 110,462 miles
  • 2018 – 102,111 miles
  • 2017 – 92,855 miles
  • 2016 – 85,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,659 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and outer side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,659 miles (+6,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    153,659 miles
    Test number
    881313617473
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass147,164 miles (+8,436)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,164 miles
    Test number
    557453899355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,728 miles (+7,812)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,728 miles
    Test number
    402771726035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,916 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,916 miles
    Test number
    159976000940
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,903 miles (+5,558)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,903 miles
    Test number
    669470341103
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,345 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,345 miles
    Test number
    184741592940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail125,327 miles (+5,427)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,327 miles
    Test number
    825712727036
    • DangerousRear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,900 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,900 miles
    Test number
    720095221293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm and worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip front screen

  9. Fail119,900 miles (+9,438)3 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,900 miles
    Test number
    449219882768
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm and worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip front screen

  10. Pass110,462 miles (+8,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,462 miles
    Test number
    843410713616
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,111 miles (+9,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,111 miles
    Test number
    629884258015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass92,855 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,855 miles
    Test number
    175495172094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,416 miles
    Test number
    876009871703
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers now smearing.

Questions about LB13 AWA

Does LB13 AWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 AWA is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 AWA?
The MOT on LB13 AWA is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 AWA done?
LB13 AWA was recorded at 153,659 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,859 miles a year.
Has LB13 AWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 AWA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB13 AWA 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 LB13 AWA find?
LB13 AWA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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