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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LM13 FAFMOT history

LM13 FAF is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 11 May 2013. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2024.

LM13 FAF white 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 18 Feb 2025
Mileage
118,048 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2024
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM13 FAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 May 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM13 FAF was last recorded at 118,048 miles on 19 Feb 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,046 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
12,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,048 miles
  • 2023 – 106,119 miles
  • 2022 – 94,246 miles
  • 2021 – 82,426 miles
  • 2019 – 53,781 miles
  • 2018 – 40,240 miles
  • 2017 – 35,921 miles
  • 2016 – 23,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,048 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front fog light not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under trays fitted, not allowing inspection of all brake pipes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All round brake discs have a lip need doing soon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,048 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,048 miles
    Test number
    724433423178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop

  2. Fail118,046 miles (+11,927)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,046 miles
    Test number
    902617570308
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop

  3. Pass106,119 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    830824059782
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, not allowing inspection of all brake pipes.

  4. Fail106,117 miles (+11,871)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    993243459723
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, not allowing inspection of all brake pipes.

  5. Pass94,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,246 miles
    Test number
    821277598708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail94,246 miles (+11,820)5 dangerous6 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,246 miles
    Test number
    362236886233
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day time running lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,426 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    662856621840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,422 miles (+28,641)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,422 miles
    Test number
    155691281987
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,781 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,781 miles
    Test number
    481251128558
    • AdvisoryAll round brake discs have a lip need doing soon

  10. Fail53,615 miles (+13,375)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,615 miles
    Test number
    268405214118
    • MajorFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front head lamp washers (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll round brake discs have a lip need doing soon

  11. Pass40,240 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,240 miles
    Test number
    857659166779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,921 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,921 miles
    Test number
    538123389145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,862 miles (+12,134)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,862 miles
    Test number
    420297963262
    • FailureCentral Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass23,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,728 miles
    Test number
    476734170724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM13 FAF

Does LM13 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM13 FAF expired on 18 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM13 FAF?
The MOT on LM13 FAF expired on 18 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM13 FAF done?
LM13 FAF was recorded at 118,048 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2024, an average of 12,199 miles a year.
Has LM13 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM13 FAF has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM13 FAF 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 LM13 FAF find?
LM13 FAF passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front fog lamp inop.

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