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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 OWPMOT history

LG13 OWP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 196,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LG13 OWP blue 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 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
196,706 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LG13 OWP was last recorded at 196,706 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 8,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,089 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,617 miles
Average per year
15,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,706 miles
  • 2025 – 188,089 miles
  • 2024 – 171,976 miles
  • 2023 – 158,308 miles
  • 2022 – 141,458 miles
  • 2021 – 122,897 miles
  • 2020 – 112,212 miles
  • 2019 – 89,781 miles
  • 2018 – 64,069 miles
  • 2017 – 44,929 miles
  • 2016 – 36,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,706 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,706 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    196,706 miles
    Test number
    104844640263
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail196,706 miles (+8,617)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,706 miles
    Test number
    963471064482
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,089 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    188,089 miles
    Test number
    187867817423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail188,060 miles (+16,084)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,060 miles
    Test number
    598948346718
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  5. Pass171,976 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    171,976 miles
    Test number
    771703834789
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail171,960 miles (+13,652)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,960 miles
    Test number
    505376706353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass158,308 miles (+16,850)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,308 miles
    Test number
    591105258242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,458 miles
    Test number
    754586688292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail141,458 miles (+18,561)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,458 miles
    Test number
    217419348517
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass122,897 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,897 miles
    Test number
    873277869591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail122,897 miles (+10,685)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,897 miles
    Test number
    723266766744
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass112,212 miles (+22,431)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,212 miles
    Test number
    336234635511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,781 miles (+25,712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,781 miles
    Test number
    679120039612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass64,069 miles (+19,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,069 miles
    Test number
    935211790937
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass44,929 miles (+7,997)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,929 miles
    Test number
    976293542052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,932 miles
    Test number
    652462454309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted

Questions about LG13 OWP

Does LG13 OWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 OWP is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 OWP?
The MOT on LG13 OWP is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 OWP done?
LG13 OWP was recorded at 196,706 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 15,253 miles a year.
Has LG13 OWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 OWP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 OWP 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 OWP find?
LG13 OWP passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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