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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 HFPMOT history

LG13 HFP is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LG13 HFP white 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 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
179,449 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
9 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 HFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 HFP was last recorded at 179,449 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,449 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,449 miles
  • 2025 – 176,667 miles
  • 2023 – 156,025 miles
  • 2022 – 139,385 miles
  • 2021 – 123,765 miles
  • 2020 – 113,372 miles
  • 2019 – 97,720 miles
  • 2018 – 84,642 miles
  • 2017 – 71,737 miles
  • 2016 – 51,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,449 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSf front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    179,449 miles
    Test number
    720278583693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSf front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail179,449 miles (+912)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,449 miles
    Test number
    147621279825
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure NSF discs back plate (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSf front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail178,537 miles (+1,870)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,537 miles
    Test number
    314633989866
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryHand brake long travel

  4. Fail176,667 miles (+20,642)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,667 miles
    Test number
    617197619548
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass156,025 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,025 miles
    Test number
    214611378483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tread / sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail156,024 miles (+16,639)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,024 miles
    Test number
    146587780642
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested to prevent damage to nearside front caliper and/or braking system (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tread / sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass139,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,385 miles
    Test number
    767279470302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNote : parking brake efficiency - just met

  8. Fail139,384 miles (+15,619)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,384 miles
    Test number
    864937279335
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass123,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,765 miles
    Test number
    314723818780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail123,763 miles (+10,391)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,763 miles
    Test number
    733945889143
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator dash display warning message (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass113,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,372 miles
    Test number
    244261639515
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail113,372 miles (+15,652)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,372 miles
    Test number
    630872151816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass97,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,720 miles
    Test number
    301079623230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,719 miles (+13,077)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,719 miles
    Test number
    125364452990
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  15. Pass84,642 miles (+12,905)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,642 miles
    Test number
    927084531841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,737 miles
    Test number
    887466602256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,737 miles (+19,916)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,737 miles
    Test number
    651732271930
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge worn close to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,821 miles
    Test number
    104784194851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Questions about LG13 HFP

Does LG13 HFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 HFP is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 HFP?
The MOT on LG13 HFP is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 HFP done?
LG13 HFP was recorded at 179,449 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 12,616 miles a year.
Has LG13 HFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 HFP has failed 9 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 HFP 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 HFP find?
LG13 HFP passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf front arm inner bush; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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