BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
LF13 YTBMOT history
LF13 YTB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 242,544 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 242,544 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 22,747 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF13 YTB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 24 Jul 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF13 YTB was last recorded at 242,544 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 37,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 205,066 miles · 10 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 37,478 miles
- Average per year
- 22,747 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 242,544 miles
- 2024 – 205,066 miles
- 2023 – 160,555 miles
- 2022 – 119,504 miles
- 2021 – 84,871 miles
- 2020 – 77,474 miles
- 2019 – 65,688 miles
- 2018 – 50,858 miles
- 2017 – 34,885 miles
- 2016 – 19,899 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass242,544 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
13 tests since 25 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass242,544 miles (+37,478)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 242,544 miles
- Test number
- 173890038102
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass205,066 miles (+44,511)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 205,066 miles
- Test number
- 296902212490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,555 miles (+41,051)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 160,555 miles
- Test number
- 328131634467
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,504 miles (+34,633)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 119,504 miles
- Test number
- 836228239775
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass84,871 miles (+1,944)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 84,871 miles
- Test number
- 681348195470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 82,927 miles
- Test number
- 785165505170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,927 miles (+5,453)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,927 miles
- Test number
- 165498914243
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass77,474 miles (+11,786)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 77,474 miles
- Test number
- 466151612776
- AdvisoryThe emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading.
Pass65,688 miles (+100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 65,688 miles
- Test number
- 913178730874
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail65,588 miles (+14,730)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,588 miles
- Test number
- 193877660173
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass50,858 miles (+15,973)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 50,858 miles
- Test number
- 889345327461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,885 miles (+14,986)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 34,885 miles
- Test number
- 489816105853
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to fail. On legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,899 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 19,899 miles
- Test number
- 273384431892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF13 YTB
- Does LF13 YTB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF13 YTB is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LF13 YTB?
- The MOT on LF13 YTB is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF13 YTB done?
- LF13 YTB was recorded at 242,544 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 22,747 miles a year.
- Has LF13 YTB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF13 YTB has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LF13 YTB 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 YTB find?
- LF13 YTB passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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