
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
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.
- 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
- 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
Full MOT history
12 tests since 19 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
Pass142,573 miles (+8,207)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 142,573 miles
- Test number
- 168535503334
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass123,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 123,249 miles
- Test number
- 724019414408
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass104,783 miles (+26,975)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 104,783 miles
- Test number
- 250792657306
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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