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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 YVAMOT history

LG13 YVA is a blue diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 8 Apr 2013. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

LG13 YVA blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
168,988 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 YVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 YVA was last recorded at 168,988 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 21,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2017: 89,159 miles, lower than 89,519 miles on 26 Oct 2017.

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
147,285 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
21,703 miles
Average per year
10,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,988 miles
  • 2024 – 147,285 miles
  • 2023 – 135,403 miles
  • 2022 – 128,659 miles
  • 2021 – 120,899 miles
  • 2020 – 116,035 miles
  • 2019 – 111,034 miles
  • 2018 – 102,803 miles
  • 2017 – 89,159 miles
  • 2016 – 77,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake warning lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    168,988 miles
    Test number
    636332714520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,988 miles (+21,703)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,988 miles
    Test number
    465072051211
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment, both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,285 miles (+11,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,285 miles
    Test number
    436439165977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,403 miles
    Test number
    277508351161
    • AdvisoryFront No under tray fitted (Engine)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail135,403 miles (+6,744)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,403 miles
    Test number
    841271194256
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront No under tray fitted (Engine)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,659 miles (+7,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,659 miles
    Test number
    525427959600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,899 miles (+4,864)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,899 miles
    Test number
    718099572846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass116,035 miles (+5,001)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,035 miles
    Test number
    228867810044
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,034 miles (+8,231)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,034 miles
    Test number
    959652971144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,803 miles
    Test number
    264387278254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail102,803 miles (+13,644)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,803 miles
    Test number
    834551689685
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass89,159 miles (-360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,159 miles
    Test number
    648914273499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp

  13. Fail89,519 miles (+12,483)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,519 miles
    Test number
    725790999478
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp

  14. Pass77,036 miles (+9,866)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,036 miles
    Test number
    453046378082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,170 miles
    Test number
    450843043663
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

Questions about LG13 YVA

Does LG13 YVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG13 YVA expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG13 YVA?
The MOT on LG13 YVA expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG13 YVA done?
LG13 YVA was recorded at 168,988 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 10,919 miles a year.
Has LG13 YVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 YVA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LG13 YVA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 YVA find?
LG13 YVA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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