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BMW 1 Series

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LG13 GRUMOT history

LG13 GRU is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 102,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

LG13 GRU black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,652 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 GRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 GRU was last recorded at 102,652 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 2,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,830 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,822 miles
Average per year
6,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,652 miles
  • 2025 – 99,830 miles
  • 2024 – 93,063 miles
  • 2023 – 90,172 miles
  • 2022 – 84,332 miles
  • 2021 – 80,343 miles
  • 2020 – 77,495 miles
  • 2019 – 72,297 miles
  • 2018 – 62,390 miles
  • 2017 – 46,231 miles
  • 2016 – 33,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,652 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,652 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    285434561701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,830 miles (+6,767)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,830 miles
    Test number
    590450259696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,063 miles (+2,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,063 miles
    Test number
    909124377578
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to locate due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,172 miles
    Test number
    588391192394
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres threads slightly distorted.
  5. Fail90,172 miles (+1,835)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,172 miles
    Test number
    754666200345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres threads slightly distorted.
  6. Pass88,337 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,337 miles
    Test number
    711062542064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,332 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,332 miles
    Test number
    341955600391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,343 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,343 miles
    Test number
    477801591385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,495 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    936079287544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    721401337323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,297 miles (+9,907)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    224746755622
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  12. Pass62,390 miles (+16,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,390 miles
    Test number
    431311282502
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass46,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,231 miles
    Test number
    308955614047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,231 miles (+13,106)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,231 miles
    Test number
    697921296683
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass33,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,125 miles
    Test number
    729902015001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LG13 GRU

Does LG13 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 GRU is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 GRU?
The MOT on LG13 GRU is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 GRU done?
LG13 GRU was recorded at 102,652 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 6,624 miles a year.
Has LG13 GRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 GRU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LG13 GRU 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 GRU find?
LG13 GRU passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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