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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LN13 FGCMOT history

LN13 FGC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2026.

LN13 FGC black 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 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,245 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LN13 FGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LN13 FGC was last recorded at 158,245 miles on 4 Jan 2026, 15,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
142,518 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
15,727 miles
Average per year
12,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,245 miles
  • 2024 – 142,518 miles
  • 2023 – 133,248 miles
  • 2022 – 125,614 miles
  • 2021 – 117,595 miles
  • 2020 – 109,858 miles
  • 2019 – 96,262 miles
  • 2018 – 87,649 miles
  • 2017 – 58,238 miles
  • 2016 – 35,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,245 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,245 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,245 miles
    Test number
    133294168580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail158,245 miles (+15,727)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,245 miles
    Test number
    518729685364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,518 miles (+9,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,518 miles
    Test number
    776084765275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,248 miles
    Test number
    786295193792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,248 miles (+7,634)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,248 miles
    Test number
    158565536248
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass125,614 miles (+8,019)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,614 miles
    Test number
    439576626022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,595 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,595 miles
    Test number
    671970493411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,858 miles
    Test number
    988650398536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail109,858 miles (+13,596)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,858 miles
    Test number
    950220116396
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,262 miles (+8,613)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,262 miles
    Test number
    546027597025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,649 miles
    Test number
    776686512989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,649 miles (+3,781)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,649 miles
    Test number
    708933061526
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass83,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,868 miles
    Test number
    835745843551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre inner sidewall damage

  14. Fail83,868 miles (+25,630)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,868 miles
    Test number
    268414892907
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre inner sidewall damage

  15. Pass58,238 miles (+22,943)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,238 miles
    Test number
    212478567709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,295 miles
    Test number
    867936514830
    • AdvisoryWear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on outer edges

  17. Fail35,295 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,295 miles
    Test number
    897318991890
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on outer edges

Questions about LN13 FGC

Does LN13 FGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LN13 FGC is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LN13 FGC?
The MOT on LN13 FGC is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LN13 FGC done?
LN13 FGC was recorded at 158,245 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2026, an average of 12,499 miles a year.
Has LN13 FGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LN13 FGC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LN13 FGC 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 FGC find?
LN13 FGC passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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