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BMW 1 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LG13 ARFMOT history

LG13 ARF is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LG13 ARF black 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 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,151 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 ARF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 ARF was last recorded at 129,151 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,036 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
9,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,151 miles
  • 2025 – 129,036 miles
  • 2024 – 125,440 miles
  • 2023 – 114,781 miles
  • 2022 – 106,710 miles
  • 2021 – 97,741 miles
  • 2020 – 92,327 miles
  • 2019 – 81,740 miles
  • 2018 – 53,617 miles
  • 2017 – 36,646 miles
  • 2016 – 31,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,151 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight has internal condensationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight has internal condensationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder tray covers are fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,151 miles (+115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,151 miles
    Test number
    943920721159
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight has internal condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight has internal condensation
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers are fitted

  2. Fail129,036 miles (+3,596)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,036 miles
    Test number
    460708859667
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight has internal condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight has internal condensation
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers are fitted

  3. Pass125,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,440 miles
    Test number
    878665786210
    • AdvisoryCuts in both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail125,437 miles (+10,656)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,437 miles
    Test number
    482059717849
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCuts in both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass114,781 miles (+8,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,781 miles
    Test number
    717732213074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass106,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    448920594007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,710 miles (+8,969)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    154240065313
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,741 miles (+5,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    897461894998
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,327 miles
    Test number
    158982589878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail92,327 miles (+10,587)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,327 miles
    Test number
    594767268910
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,740 miles (+13,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    357543995280
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass68,336 miles (+14,719)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,336 miles
    Test number
    229103713477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,617 miles (+16,971)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,617 miles
    Test number
    580244405530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,646 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,646 miles
    Test number
    817540161809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,907 miles
    Test number
    703490509018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,907 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,907 miles
    Test number
    567686080547
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LG13 ARF

Does LG13 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 ARF is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 ARF?
The MOT on LG13 ARF is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 ARF done?
LG13 ARF was recorded at 129,151 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 9,949 miles a year.
Has LG13 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 ARF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LG13 ARF 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 LG13 ARF find?
LG13 ARF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front headlight has internal condensation; offside front headlight has internal condensation, and 1 more.

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