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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB13 CBUMOT history

LB13 CBU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 193,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
193,937 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 CBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 CBU was last recorded at 193,937 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 14,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
179,008 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14,929 miles
Average per year
11,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,937 miles
  • 2024 – 179,008 miles
  • 2023 – 169,910 miles
  • 2022 – 162,801 miles
  • 2021 – 152,514 miles
  • 2020 – 142,573 miles
  • 2019 – 134,366 miles
  • 2018 – 123,249 miles
  • 2017 – 104,783 miles
  • 2016 – 77,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,937 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass193,937 miles (+14,929)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    193,937 miles
    Test number
    983199556618
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  2. Pass179,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,008 miles
    Test number
    313274325604
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail179,005 miles (+9,095)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,005 miles
    Test number
    868952160810
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass169,910 miles (+7,109)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,910 miles
    Test number
    237263946521
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass162,801 miles (+10,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,801 miles
    Test number
    270156592386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass152,514 miles (+9,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,514 miles
    Test number
    837883839414
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass142,573 miles (+8,207)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,573 miles
    Test number
    168535503334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,366 miles (+11,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,366 miles
    Test number
    585786332452
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass123,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,249 miles
    Test number
    724019414408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,249 miles (+18,466)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,249 miles
    Test number
    223173335472
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass104,783 miles (+26,975)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,783 miles
    Test number
    250792657306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,808 miles
    Test number
    297098411669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB13 CBU

Does LB13 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 CBU is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 CBU?
The MOT on LB13 CBU is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 CBU done?
LB13 CBU was recorded at 193,937 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 11,999 miles a year.
Has LB13 CBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 CBU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB13 CBU 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 CBU find?
LB13 CBU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 3 more.

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