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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 PYYMOT history

LG13 PYY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 2013. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 158,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

LG13 PYY 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 27 Aug 2024
Mileage
158,337 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 PYY
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
7 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LG13 PYY was last recorded at 158,337 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,304 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
12,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,337 miles
  • 2024 – 158,304 miles
  • 2023 – 158,270 miles
  • 2022 – 155,849 miles
  • 2021 – 150,819 miles
  • 2020 – 142,731 miles
  • 2019 – 112,356 miles
  • 2018 – 82,937 miles
  • 2017 – 49,352 miles
  • 2016 – 38,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,337 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,337 miles (+33)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,337 miles
    Test number
    802568830257
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail158,304 miles (+34)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,304 miles
    Test number
    328095888766
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass158,270 miles (+2,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,270 miles
    Test number
    649492606109
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass155,849 miles (+5,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,849 miles
    Test number
    959013079036
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass150,819 miles (+8,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,819 miles
    Test number
    816250782621
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

  6. Pass142,731 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,731 miles
    Test number
    103273312147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail142,724 miles (+30,368)3 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,724 miles
    Test number
    554673561422
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass112,356 miles (+316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,356 miles
    Test number
    961121473837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail112,040 miles (+29,103)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,040 miles
    Test number
    596188404074
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass82,937 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,937 miles
    Test number
    898728037635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing view of some components

  11. Fail82,934 miles (+33,582)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,934 miles
    Test number
    552681107683
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has screw in shoulder punctured 225/50/17
    • AdvisoryTpms light displayed
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing view of some components

  12. Pass49,352 miles (+10,623)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,352 miles
    Test number
    949046651020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,729 miles
    Test number
    852157974457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre excessively worn

Questions about LG13 PYY

Does LG13 PYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG13 PYY expired on 27 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG13 PYY?
The MOT on LG13 PYY expired on 27 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG13 PYY done?
LG13 PYY was recorded at 158,337 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 12,189 miles a year.
Has LG13 PYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 PYY has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LG13 PYY 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 PYY find?
LG13 PYY failed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 2 more.

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