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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB13 LSVMOT history

LB13 LSV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 85,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,268 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 LSV
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
14 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 LSV was last recorded at 85,268 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 10,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,567 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,701 miles
Average per year
6,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,268 miles
  • 2024 – 74,567 miles
  • 2023 – 64,712 miles
  • 2022 – 57,246 miles
  • 2020 – 47,615 miles
  • 2019 – 41,079 miles
  • 2018 – 34,414 miles
  • 2017 – 30,699 miles
  • 2016 – 24,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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.

  • Both front rubber gators on shock absorbers split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    120426241994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail85,268 miles (+10,701)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    869634061658
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass74,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,567 miles
    Test number
    717783049424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,567 miles (+2,775)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,567 miles
    Test number
    153575557447
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass71,792 miles (+7,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,792 miles
    Test number
    122922525129
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass64,712 miles (+7,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    131095684472
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber gators split

  7. Pass57,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    157124463397
    • AdvisoryBoth front rubber gators on shock absorbers split

  8. Fail57,246 miles (+9,631)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    417337816884
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front rubber gators on shock absorbers split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Pass47,615 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,615 miles
    Test number
    230845452610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,079 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,079 miles
    Test number
    911304576299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,042 miles (+5,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    193176118870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass34,414 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,414 miles
    Test number
    214669492072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,699 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,699 miles
    Test number
    292386308311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,694 miles (+5,756)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,694 miles
    Test number
    926747675607
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass24,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    24,938 miles
    Test number
    492934264391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB13 LSV

Does LB13 LSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 LSV is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB13 LSV?
The MOT on LB13 LSV is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 LSV done?
LB13 LSV was recorded at 85,268 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 6,541 miles a year.
Has LB13 LSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 LSV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB13 LSV 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 LSV find?
LB13 LSV passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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