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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LL13 VPAMOT history

LL13 VPA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 134,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LL13 VPA 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 13 May 2027
Mileage
134,322 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL13 VPA
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
16 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL13 VPA was last recorded at 134,322 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 5,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,641 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,681 miles
Average per year
9,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,322 miles
  • 2025 – 128,641 miles
  • 2024 – 124,604 miles
  • 2023 – 122,249 miles
  • 2022 – 118,984 miles
  • 2021 – 114,495 miles
  • 2020 – 103,220 miles
  • 2019 – 92,184 miles
  • 2018 – 77,338 miles
  • 2017 – 61,966 miles
  • 2016 – 43,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,322 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of offside front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose swollen under plastic coating on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60w16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60w16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,322 miles (+5,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    134,322 miles
    Test number
    698660511466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of offside front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose swollen under plastic coating on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass128,641 miles (+4,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,641 miles
    Test number
    978933281783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose swollen under plastic coating on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass124,604 miles (+2,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,604 miles
    Test number
    906867013835
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass122,249 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,249 miles
    Test number
    247110715020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,984 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,984 miles
    Test number
    588706722579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,495 miles (+11,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,495 miles
    Test number
    537864986404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60w16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60w16 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,220 miles (+11,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,220 miles
    Test number
    351849424158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60w16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60w16 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,184 miles (+14,846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,184 miles
    Test number
    896998825574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,338 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    413140462199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail77,338 miles (+15,372)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    686192602747
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass61,966 miles (+18,489)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,966 miles
    Test number
    786687908188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,477 miles
    Test number
    665271582352
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres starting to get low on tread
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LL13 VPA

Does LL13 VPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL13 VPA is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL13 VPA?
The MOT on LL13 VPA is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL13 VPA done?
LL13 VPA was recorded at 134,322 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 9,363 miles a year.
Has LL13 VPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL13 VPA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LL13 VPA 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 LL13 VPA find?
LL13 VPA passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of offside front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose swollen under plastic coating on pipe.

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