BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
LB13 BZAMOT history
LB13 BZA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 142,116 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 142,116 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,933 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB13 BZA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 16 Aug 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB13 BZA was last recorded at 142,116 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 12,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 129,740 miles · 18 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,376 miles
- Average per year
- 7,933 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,116 miles
- 2024 – 129,740 miles
- 2023 – 125,198 miles
- 2022 – 120,216 miles
- 2021 – 113,457 miles
- 2020 – 107,999 miles
- 2019 – 101,007 miles
- 2018 – 89,538 miles
- 2017 – 79,190 miles
- 2016 – 69,767 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,116 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) requires attention
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 10 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,116 miles (+12,376)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 142,116 miles
- Test number
- 479546254383
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass129,740 miles (+4,542)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 129,740 miles
- Test number
- 129660082992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,198 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 125,198 miles
- Test number
- 705463680430
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail125,190 miles (+4,974)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,190 miles
- Test number
- 756400652632
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass120,216 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 120,216 miles
- Test number
- 344785534007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) requires attention
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail120,216 miles (+6,759)3 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,216 miles
- Test number
- 143688561680
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) requires attention
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass113,457 miles (+5,458)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 113,457 miles
- Test number
- 742863014865
- AdvisoryFront & Rear brake discs slightly worn/rusted
Pass107,999 miles (+6,992)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 107,999 miles
- Test number
- 370187050575
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,007 miles (+11,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 101,007 miles
- Test number
- 683663887618
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,538 miles (+10,348)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 89,538 miles
- Test number
- 185607256127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,190 miles (+9,423)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 79,190 miles
- Test number
- 513553430186
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 69,767 miles
- Test number
- 533549110418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB13 BZA
- Does LB13 BZA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 BZA is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB13 BZA?
- The MOT on LB13 BZA is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB13 BZA done?
- LB13 BZA was recorded at 142,116 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 7,933 miles a year.
- Has LB13 BZA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB13 BZA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB13 BZA 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 BZA find?
- LB13 BZA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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