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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB13 FRXMOT history

LB13 FRX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,384 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 FRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 FRX was last recorded at 135,384 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 4,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,739 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,645 miles
Average per year
9,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,384 miles
  • 2025 – 130,739 miles
  • 2024 – 126,929 miles
  • 2023 – 118,566 miles
  • 2022 – 111,686 miles
  • 2021 – 109,529 miles
  • 2020 – 103,768 miles
  • 2019 – 92,063 miles
  • 2018 – 71,709 miles
  • 2017 – 50,463 miles
  • 2016 – 42,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,384 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,384 miles
    Test number
    665000938436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail135,384 miles (+4,645)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,384 miles
    Test number
    132845469330
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass130,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,739 miles
    Test number
    729580526431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail130,739 miles (+3,810)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,739 miles
    Test number
    870030547130
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass126,929 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,929 miles
    Test number
    901729520595
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak but provide sufficient fluid

  6. Fail126,929 miles (+8,363)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,929 miles
    Test number
    803488137310
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak but provide sufficient fluid

  7. Pass118,566 miles (+6,880)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,566 miles
    Test number
    624301278535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,686 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,686 miles
    Test number
    825736612044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,529 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,529 miles
    Test number
    463713244710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,768 miles (+11,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,768 miles
    Test number
    114994549972
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,063 miles (+20,354)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    92,063 miles
    Test number
    570931237171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,709 miles (+21,246)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,709 miles
    Test number
    207798089264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,463 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    802830341483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,188 miles
    Test number
    458713459743
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail42,188 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,188 miles
    Test number
    351970754948
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB13 FRX

Does LB13 FRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 FRX is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 FRX?
The MOT on LB13 FRX is valid until 31 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 FRX done?
LB13 FRX was recorded at 135,384 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 9,311 miles a year.
Has LB13 FRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 FRX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB13 FRX 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 FRX find?
LB13 FRX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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