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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

LG13 HFCMOT history

LG13 HFC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 223,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LG13 HFC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
223,008 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 HFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 HFC was last recorded at 223,008 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 15,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,303 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,705 miles
Average per year
14,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,008 miles
  • 2025 – 207,303 miles
  • 2024 – 189,637 miles
  • 2023 – 170,810 miles
  • 2022 – 156,122 miles
  • 2021 – 149,775 miles
  • 2020 – 142,248 miles
  • 2019 – 132,244 miles
  • 2018 – 119,517 miles
  • 2017 – 103,881 miles
  • 2016 – 79,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,008 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,008 miles (+15,705)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    223,008 miles
    Test number
    892197393519
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass207,303 miles (+17,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    207,303 miles
    Test number
    735440199550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass189,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    189,637 miles
    Test number
    319042821363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail189,637 miles (+18,827)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,637 miles
    Test number
    127509380045
    • 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))

  5. Pass170,810 miles (+14,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    170,810 miles
    Test number
    137753526195
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass156,122 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    156,122 miles
    Test number
    142790263941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail156,121 miles (+6,346)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,121 miles
    Test number
    431220758978
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,775 miles (+7,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,775 miles
    Test number
    757247071408
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,248 miles (+10,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,248 miles
    Test number
    941087974009
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass132,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    132,244 miles
    Test number
    840305979263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,244 miles (+12,727)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,244 miles
    Test number
    993150804229
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass119,517 miles (+15,636)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,517 miles
    Test number
    459863390975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,881 miles (+24,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,881 miles
    Test number
    847153237826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,145 miles
    Test number
    967303875105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,145 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,145 miles
    Test number
    116172307406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Questions about LG13 HFC

Does LG13 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 HFC is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 HFC?
The MOT on LG13 HFC is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 HFC done?
LG13 HFC was recorded at 223,008 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 14,495 miles a year.
Has LG13 HFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 HFC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LG13 HFC 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 HFC find?
LG13 HFC passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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