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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB13 DPUMOT history

LB13 DPU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 149,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,299 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 DPU
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
31 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 DPU was last recorded at 149,299 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 11,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,928 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,371 miles
Average per year
11,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,299 miles
  • 2024 – 137,928 miles
  • 2023 – 124,888 miles
  • 2022 – 109,941 miles
  • 2021 – 95,094 miles
  • 2020 – 78,629 miles
  • 2019 – 61,602 miles
  • 2018 – 57,002 miles
  • 2016 – 38,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,299 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,299 miles (+11,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,299 miles
    Test number
    440170789606
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass137,928 miles (+13,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,928 miles
    Test number
    934224228125
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass124,888 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,888 miles
    Test number
    947145261087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,868 miles (+14,927)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,868 miles
    Test number
    248469322992
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge and tread near minimum limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,941 miles (+14,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,941 miles
    Test number
    846333714971
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

  6. Pass95,094 miles (+16,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,094 miles
    Test number
    563237064837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass78,629 miles (+17,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,629 miles
    Test number
    771539637420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass61,602 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    658233781986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,002 miles
    Test number
    851034033810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS ACCELERATED WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE HAS ACCELERATED WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

  10. Pass85,734 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,734 km
    Test number
    971861142241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    957925660566
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail38,682 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    327917109968
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB13 DPU

Does LB13 DPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 DPU is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB13 DPU?
The MOT on LB13 DPU is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 DPU done?
LB13 DPU was recorded at 149,299 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 11,630 miles a year.
Has LB13 DPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 DPU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB13 DPU 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 DPU find?
LB13 DPU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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