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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 PYXMOT history

LG13 PYX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 2013. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 196,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2025.

LG13 PYX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2026
Mileage
196,121 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 PYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 PYX was last recorded at 196,121 miles on 16 Jan 2025, 13,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,007 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
13,114 miles
Average per year
16,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,121 miles
  • 2024 – 183,007 miles
  • 2023 – 159,761 miles
  • 2022 – 143,894 miles
  • 2021 – 134,487 miles
  • 2019 – 114,885 miles
  • 2018 – 92,116 miles
  • 2017 – 77,000 miles
  • 2016 – 52,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,121 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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,121 miles (+13,114)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    196,121 miles
    Test number
    902301630413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,007 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,007 miles
    Test number
    311227715003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has cut no cord or ply (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  3. Fail182,990 miles (+23,229)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,990 miles
    Test number
    935190231708
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake poor
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s rack end
  4. Pass159,761 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,761 miles
    Test number
    605220861705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail159,759 miles (+15,865)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,759 miles
    Test number
    141257882950
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass143,894 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,894 miles
    Test number
    641797037095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills have plastic covers so not fully tested
  7. Fail143,884 miles (+9,397)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,884 miles
    Test number
    596165887290
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills have plastic covers so not fully tested
  8. Pass134,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,487 miles
    Test number
    920471064377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,487 miles (+19,602)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,487 miles
    Test number
    377461819309
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass114,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,885 miles
    Test number
    435044694351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail114,878 miles (+22,762)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,878 miles
    Test number
    236877387915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass92,116 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,116 miles
    Test number
    972338159290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail92,116 miles (+15,116)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,116 miles
    Test number
    975932248894
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass77,000 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,000 miles
    Test number
    207687296568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,242 miles (+20,980)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,242 miles
    Test number
    622693054568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,262 miles
    Test number
    525399763861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LG13 PYX

Does LG13 PYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG13 PYX expired on 15 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG13 PYX?
The MOT on LG13 PYX expired on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG13 PYX done?
LG13 PYX was recorded at 196,121 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2025, an average of 16,268 miles a year.
Has LG13 PYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 PYX has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LG13 PYX 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 PYX find?
LG13 PYX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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