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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB13 FZFMOT history

LB13 FZF is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 2013. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 175,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
175,613 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 FZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 FZF was last recorded at 175,613 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 5,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,022 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,591 miles
Average per year
11,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,613 miles
  • 2024 – 170,022 miles
  • 2023 – 162,789 miles
  • 2022 – 148,545 miles
  • 2020 – 133,654 miles
  • 2019 – 113,478 miles
  • 2018 – 99,284 miles
  • 2017 – 96,711 miles
  • 2016 – 74,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,613 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

  • Both sill's and vehicle under body unable to carry out full inspection due to manufactures covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Possible inner tie rod fault?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,613 miles
    Test number
    868007356238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail175,613 miles (+5,591)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,613 miles
    Test number
    393693744222
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass170,022 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,022 miles
    Test number
    242800760209
    • AdvisoryBoth sill's and vehicle under body unable to carry out full inspection due to manufactures covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Possible inner tie rod fault? (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail170,022 miles (+7,233)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,022 miles
    Test number
    175565130292
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And dust cover split open (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing Stork (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill's and vehicle under body unable to carry out full inspection due to manufactures covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Possible inner tie rod fault? (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass162,789 miles (+14,244)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,789 miles
    Test number
    649576806946
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDoor sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.
  6. Pass148,545 miles (+14,891)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,545 miles
    Test number
    484280211080
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slight brake imbalance front axle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryDoor sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.
  7. Pass133,654 miles (+20,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,654 miles
    Test number
    446866163040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass113,478 miles (+14,194)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,478 miles
    Test number
    481169190571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,284 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,284 miles
    Test number
    976743667746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,711 miles (+22,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,711 miles
    Test number
    392960118799
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass74,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,446 miles
    Test number
    785057594592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB13 FZF

Does LB13 FZF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB13 FZF expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB13 FZF?
The MOT on LB13 FZF expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB13 FZF done?
LB13 FZF was recorded at 175,613 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 11,631 miles a year.
Has LB13 FZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 FZF has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB13 FZF 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 FZF find?
LB13 FZF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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