BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LN13 FFGMOT history

LN13 FFG is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 141,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

LN13 FFG white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
141,563 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,291 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LN13 FFG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LN13 FFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LN13 FFG was last recorded at 141,563 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,556 miles · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
13,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,563 miles
  • 2023 – 131,804 miles
  • 2022 – 116,743 miles
  • 2021 – 103,211 miles
  • 2020 – 89,177 miles
  • 2019 – 72,646 miles
  • 2017 – 57,311 miles
  • 2016 – 48,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,563 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damagedRecorded 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,563 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,563 miles
    Test number
    327715237034
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
  2. Fail141,556 miles (+9,752)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,556 miles
    Test number
    204427328228
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator and warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
  3. Pass131,804 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,804 miles
    Test number
    853363932703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Fail131,802 miles (+15,059)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,802 miles
    Test number
    774580502538
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose dpf loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass116,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,743 miles
    Test number
    287297283587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,743 miles (+13,532)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,743 miles
    Test number
    538057039750
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass103,211 miles (+14,034)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,211 miles
    Test number
    168755173308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,177 miles
    Test number
    484924325869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,177 miles (+16,531)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,177 miles
    Test number
    539682686683
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass72,646 miles (+15,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,646 miles
    Test number
    316772182151
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to detect
  11. Pass57,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,311 miles
    Test number
    531232674137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail57,311 miles (+8,851)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,311 miles
    Test number
    366664685596
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass48,460 miles (+12,208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,460 miles
    Test number
    768607584111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,252 miles
    Test number
    195061388144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,252 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,252 miles
    Test number
    348795102364
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LN13 FFG

Does LN13 FFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LN13 FFG expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LN13 FFG?
The MOT on LN13 FFG expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LN13 FFG done?
LN13 FFG was recorded at 141,563 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 13,291 miles a year.
Has LN13 FFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LN13 FFG has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LN13 FFG 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 LN13 FFG find?
LN13 FFG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes split; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

Browse all LN13F registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.