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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 YZEMOT history

LG13 YZE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 228,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LG13 YZE grey 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 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
228,357 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 YZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 YZE was last recorded at 228,357 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
225,189 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,168 miles
Average per year
12,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,357 miles
  • 2025 – 225,189 miles
  • 2024 – 217,479 miles
  • 2023 – 210,466 miles
  • 2022 – 202,236 miles
  • 2021 – 192,392 miles
  • 2020 – 183,930 miles
  • 2019 – 166,510 miles
  • 2018 – 146,677 miles
  • 2017 – 128,109 miles
  • 2016 – 101,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,357 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens cracked
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass228,357 miles (+3,168)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    228,357 miles
    Test number
    505320949908
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion underside of vehicle
  2. Pass225,189 miles (+7,710)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    225,189 miles
    Test number
    958894223369
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass217,479 miles (+7,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    217,479 miles
    Test number
    420346133378
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.
  4. Pass210,466 miles (+8,230)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    210,466 miles
    Test number
    617819477848
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass202,236 miles (+9,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    202,236 miles
    Test number
    193974144633
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass192,392 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    192,392 miles
    Test number
    707023710195
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner cluster damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold heat shield insecure
  7. Fail192,392 miles (+8,462)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,392 miles
    Test number
    250810994239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner cluster damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold heat shield insecure
  8. Pass183,930 miles (+17,420)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    183,930 miles
    Test number
    172166871896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,510 miles (+19,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,510 miles
    Test number
    482920909533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass146,677 miles (+18,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    146,677 miles
    Test number
    451631094506
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass128,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,109 miles
    Test number
    504603369909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,109 miles (+26,450)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,109 miles
    Test number
    444203148471
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass101,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,659 miles
    Test number
    664110221782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 YZE

Does LG13 YZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 YZE is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 YZE?
The MOT on LG13 YZE is valid until 18 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 YZE done?
LG13 YZE was recorded at 228,357 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 12,784 miles a year.
Has LG13 YZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 YZE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LG13 YZE 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 YZE find?
LG13 YZE passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front fog light lens cracked, and 3 more.

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