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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB13 SPUMOT history

LB13 SPU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 182,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
182,371 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 SPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 SPU was last recorded at 182,371 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,286 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
8,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,371 miles
  • 2025 – 182,286 miles
  • 2024 – 170,406 miles
  • 2023 – 156,398 miles
  • 2021 – 144,500 miles
  • 2020 – 139,136 miles
  • 2019 – 134,425 miles
  • 2018 – 127,564 miles
  • 2017 – 123,306 miles
  • 2016 – 97,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,371 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,371 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    182,371 miles
    Test number
    930411674089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  2. Pass182,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,286 miles
    Test number
    165594590510
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Fail182,286 miles (+11,880)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,286 miles
    Test number
    467682887785
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass170,406 miles (+242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,406 miles
    Test number
    708605911814
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail170,164 miles (+13,766)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,164 miles
    Test number
    616949350128
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass156,398 miles (+11,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,398 miles
    Test number
    499772390477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge is devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass144,500 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,500 miles
    Test number
    169548089174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,136 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,136 miles
    Test number
    840796942182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,425 miles (+6,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,425 miles
    Test number
    284695725725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Pass127,564 miles (+4,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    127,564 miles
    Test number
    250770248308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Pass123,306 miles (+25,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,306 miles
    Test number
    804424475815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass97,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,579 miles
    Test number
    534761857464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB13 SPU

Does LB13 SPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 SPU is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 SPU?
The MOT on LB13 SPU is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 SPU done?
LB13 SPU was recorded at 182,371 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 8,746 miles a year.
Has LB13 SPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 SPU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB13 SPU 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 SPU find?
LB13 SPU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear nail in tyre; under trays fitted.

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