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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

LB13 FSZMOT history

LB13 FSZ is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 26 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,610 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 FSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 FSZ was last recorded at 111,610 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 7,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,057 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,553 miles
Average per year
8,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,610 miles
  • 2025 – 104,057 miles
  • 2024 – 96,413 miles
  • 2023 – 86,107 miles
  • 2022 – 81,817 miles
  • 2021 – 72,375 miles
  • 2020 – 63,142 miles
  • 2019 – 56,062 miles
  • 2018 – 46,679 miles
  • 2017 – 39,819 miles
  • 2016 – 30,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,610 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front backplates missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear condensation in light unit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,610 miles (+7,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,610 miles
    Test number
    576945198684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass104,057 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,057 miles
    Test number
    235907402921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail103,923 miles (+7,510)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,923 miles
    Test number
    242872224474
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Inner shoulder heavily worn and completely bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  4. Pass96,413 miles (+44)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,413 miles
    Test number
    771427224644
    • AdvisoryBoth front backplates missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear condensation in light unit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail96,369 miles (+10,262)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,369 miles
    Test number
    502363442377
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front backplates missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear condensation in light unit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass86,107 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,107 miles
    Test number
    939899257100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,105 miles (+4,288)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,105 miles
    Test number
    478425984849
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass81,817 miles (+9,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,817 miles
    Test number
    317892505932
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner rack joints
  9. Pass72,375 miles (+9,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,375 miles
    Test number
    618817094059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass63,142 miles (+7,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    676042448775
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass56,062 miles (+9,383)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,062 miles
    Test number
    853262625555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,679 miles (+6,860)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,679 miles
    Test number
    723090004728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,819 miles (+9,442)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,819 miles
    Test number
    385585106124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,377 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,377 miles
    Test number
    380695720066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,102 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,102 miles
    Test number
    376474881417
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB13 FSZ

Does LB13 FSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 FSZ is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 FSZ?
The MOT on LB13 FSZ is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 FSZ done?
LB13 FSZ was recorded at 111,610 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,088 miles a year.
Has LB13 FSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 FSZ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB13 FSZ 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 FSZ find?
LB13 FSZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush.

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