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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LF13 YLUMOT history

LF13 YLU is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 14 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LF13 YLU white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,348 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF13 YLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF13 YLU was last recorded at 136,348 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,318 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
9,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,348 miles
  • 2024 – 129,611 miles
  • 2023 – 122,209 miles
  • 2022 – 114,574 miles
  • 2021 – 100,006 miles
  • 2020 – 93,417 miles
  • 2019 – 78,874 miles
  • 2018 – 64,251 miles
  • 2017 – 56,760 miles
  • 2016 – 46,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,348 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop dropped (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop dropped (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,348 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,348 miles
    Test number
    429888918119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop dropped (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop dropped (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail136,318 miles (+6,707)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,318 miles
    Test number
    668406507639
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop dropped (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop dropped (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass129,611 miles (+7,402)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,611 miles
    Test number
    413356888778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover/bump stop dropped (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass122,209 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,209 miles
    Test number
    639199016572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail122,203 miles (+7,629)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,203 miles
    Test number
    965901541125
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass114,574 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,574 miles
    Test number
    180656153113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail114,574 miles (+14,568)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,574 miles
    Test number
    903528036635
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass100,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    140341501003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,006 miles (+6,589)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    787138517935
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass93,417 miles (+14,543)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,417 miles
    Test number
    661509539044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,874 miles (+14,623)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,874 miles
    Test number
    951566146735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,251 miles (+7,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    249668299162
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x rear (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass56,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    701874578779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,760 miles (+10,231)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    393082605561
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass46,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,529 miles
    Test number
    556330129594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglight damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tread

  16. Fail46,529 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,529 miles
    Test number
    609082867646
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglight damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tread

Questions about LF13 YLU

Does LF13 YLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF13 YLU is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF13 YLU?
The MOT on LF13 YLU is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF13 YLU done?
LF13 YLU was recorded at 136,348 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 9,551 miles a year.
Has LF13 YLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF13 YLU has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LF13 YLU 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 LF13 YLU find?
LF13 YLU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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