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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

LG13 YAFMOT history

LG13 YAF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 83,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LG13 YAF 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,842 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 YAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 YAF was last recorded at 83,842 miles on 5 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2026: 83,842 miles, lower than 140,770 miles on 24 Jan 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,770 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Average per year
4,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,842 miles
  • 2024 – 140,770 miles
  • 2022 – 120,603 miles
  • 2021 – 105,123 miles
  • 2020 – 92,540 miles
  • 2019 – 78,643 miles
  • 2018 – 62,552 miles
  • 2017 – 46,691 miles
  • 2016 – 40,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,842 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,842 miles (-56,928)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,842 miles
    Test number
    399385781490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,770 miles (+20,167)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,770 miles
    Test number
    460592091497
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack inner joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both seats
  3. Pass120,603 miles (+327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,603 miles
    Test number
    905026697136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail120,276 miles (+15,153)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,276 miles
    Test number
    392712170802
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass105,123 miles (+12,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,123 miles
    Test number
    246461414066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass92,540 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,540 miles
    Test number
    645702520856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,260 miles (+11,617)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,260 miles
    Test number
    910116226604
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass78,643 miles (+16,091)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    78,643 miles
    Test number
    532128406238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,552 miles (+15,861)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,552 miles
    Test number
    114018574148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,691 miles (+6,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,691 miles
    Test number
    874527444175
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass40,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,211 miles
    Test number
    599410482068
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.

Questions about LG13 YAF

Does LG13 YAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 YAF is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 YAF?
The MOT on LG13 YAF is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 YAF done?
LG13 YAF was recorded at 83,842 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,454 miles a year.
Has LG13 YAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 YAF has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LG13 YAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 YAF find?
LG13 YAF passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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