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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 YVMMOT history

LG13 YVM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LG13 YVM 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 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,084 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 YVM
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
15 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 YVM was last recorded at 120,084 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 4,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2018: 59,296 miles, lower than 477,865 miles on 11 Apr 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
115,698 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,386 miles
Average per year
7,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,084 miles
  • 2025 – 115,698 miles
  • 2024 – 107,600 miles
  • 2023 – 99,902 miles
  • 2022 – 91,740 miles
  • 2021 – 84,011 miles
  • 2020 – 81,222 miles
  • 2019 – 76,312 miles
  • 2018 – 59,296 miles
  • 2017 – 477,865 miles
  • 2016 – 39,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,084 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,084 miles (+4,386)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,084 miles
    Test number
    996954997782
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,698 miles
    Test number
    520321624526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,698 miles (+8,098)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,698 miles
    Test number
    872681023685
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass107,600 miles (+7,698)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,600 miles
    Test number
    899649136357
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  5. Pass99,902 miles (+8,162)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,902 miles
    Test number
    352331656608
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass91,740 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,740 miles
    Test number
    534286460811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low outer edges also cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low outer edges also cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

  7. Fail91,740 miles (+7,729)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,740 miles
    Test number
    332094773709
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low outer edges also cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low outer edges also cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

  8. Pass84,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,011 miles
    Test number
    477519051540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,011 miles (+2,789)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,011 miles
    Test number
    444871146810
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass81,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,222 miles
    Test number
    289020244492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,222 miles (+4,910)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,222 miles
    Test number
    113996987405
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass76,312 miles (+17,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,312 miles
    Test number
    361443196447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass59,296 miles (-418,569)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,296 miles
    Test number
    327952399254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass477,865 miles (+430,090)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    477,865 miles
    Test number
    996538216791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,775 miles (+8,533)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,775 miles
    Test number
    876214720809
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge badly (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,242 miles
    Test number
    458755418867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 YVM

Does LG13 YVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 YVM is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 YVM?
The MOT on LG13 YVM is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 YVM done?
LG13 YVM was recorded at 120,084 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 7,874 miles a year.
Has LG13 YVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 YVM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LG13 YVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 YVM find?
LG13 YVM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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