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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 UBZMOT history

LG13 UBZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LG13 UBZ 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 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,388 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 UBZ
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
7 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 UBZ was last recorded at 120,388 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,388 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,388 miles
  • 2025 – 114,423 miles
  • 2024 – 107,109 miles
  • 2023 – 97,316 miles
  • 2022 – 91,923 miles
  • 2021 – 86,170 miles
  • 2020 – 81,705 miles
  • 2019 – 74,427 miles
  • 2018 – 66,941 miles
  • 2017 – 61,953 miles
  • 2016 – 44,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,388 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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,388 miles
    Test number
    309150339856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,388 miles (+5,965)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,388 miles
    Test number
    759307868104
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,423 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,423 miles
    Test number
    794618681596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,358 miles (+7,249)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,358 miles
    Test number
    716027656956
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass107,109 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,109 miles
    Test number
    689330962031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,154 miles (+6,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,154 miles
    Test number
    335211640030
    • AdvisoryFull underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

  7. Pass97,316 miles (+135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,316 miles
    Test number
    984433130603
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Fail97,181 miles (+5,258)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,181 miles
    Test number
    412023592864
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Pass91,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,923 miles
    Test number
    873340370957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,923 miles (+5,753)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,923 miles
    Test number
    107953938436
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass86,170 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,170 miles
    Test number
    884467765702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,705 miles
    Test number
    645007499017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,705 miles (+1,919)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,705 miles
    Test number
    551908928388
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass79,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,786 miles
    Test number
    597854575258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,786 miles (+5,359)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,786 miles
    Test number
    545587273330
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  16. Pass74,427 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    769514595591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryRear pinion oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers

  17. Fail74,427 miles (+7,486)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    891345808657
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryRear pinion oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers

  18. Pass66,941 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,941 miles
    Test number
    291723431581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,953 miles (+17,273)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,953 miles
    Test number
    222273369426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,680 miles
    Test number
    120938738090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 UBZ

Does LG13 UBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 UBZ is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 UBZ?
The MOT on LG13 UBZ is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 UBZ done?
LG13 UBZ was recorded at 120,388 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,315 miles a year.
Has LG13 UBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 UBZ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 UBZ 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 UBZ find?
LG13 UBZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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