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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

LB13 LEFMOT history

LB13 LEF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 107,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
107,232 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 LEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 LEF was last recorded at 107,232 miles on 13 May 2026, 3,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,378 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,854 miles
Average per year
9,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,232 miles
  • 2025 – 103,378 miles
  • 2024 – 88,388 miles
  • 2023 – 79,992 miles
  • 2022 – 70,385 miles
  • 2020 – 59,921 miles
  • 2019 – 51,022 miles
  • 2018 – 41,991 miles
  • 2017 – 27,028 miles
  • 2016 – 17,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,232 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,232 miles (+3,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    107,232 miles
    Test number
    280532833527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass103,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,378 miles
    Test number
    320379515241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,378 miles (+14,990)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,378 miles
    Test number
    931640408418
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,388 miles
    Test number
    641326953265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,388 miles (+8,396)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,388 miles
    Test number
    848699341947
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryADVISE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT DUE TO THE WEAR ON THE FRONT TYRES
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass79,992 miles (+9,607)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,992 miles
    Test number
    566008515198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,385 miles (+10,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,385 miles
    Test number
    622506283585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass59,921 miles (+8,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    658697444562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass51,022 miles (+9,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,022 miles
    Test number
    722179500045
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass41,991 miles (+14,963)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    41,991 miles
    Test number
    620533105108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,028 miles (+9,534)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,028 miles
    Test number
    866808191731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,494 miles
    Test number
    629499092282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB13 LEF

Does LB13 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 LEF is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 LEF?
The MOT on LB13 LEF is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 LEF done?
LB13 LEF was recorded at 107,232 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 9,288 miles a year.
Has LB13 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 LEF has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB13 LEF 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 LEF find?
LB13 LEF passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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