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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LN13 FHDMOT history

LN13 FHD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 162,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LN13 FHD 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 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
162,214 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LN13 FHD
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 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LN13 FHD was last recorded at 162,214 miles on 6 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2018: 77,092 miles, lower than 95,289 miles on 3 Apr 2017.
  • 6 Nov 2025: 162,214 miles, lower than 166,960 miles on 7 Nov 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,960 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Average per year
12,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,214 miles
  • 2024 – 166,960 miles
  • 2023 – 146,174 miles
  • 2022 – 135,484 miles
  • 2021 – 124,188 miles
  • 2020 – 112,420 miles
  • 2019 – 92,905 miles
  • 2018 – 77,156 miles
  • 2017 – 95,289 miles
  • 2016 – 42,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,214 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Advise brake pad warning light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,214 miles (-4,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    162,214 miles
    Test number
    235907492559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass166,960 miles (+20,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,960 miles
    Test number
    852409767600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass146,174 miles (+10,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,174 miles
    Test number
    702057768840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass135,484 miles (+11,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,484 miles
    Test number
    805570707036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass124,188 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,188 miles
    Test number
    239336339700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscurring some components

  6. Fail124,188 miles (+11,768)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,188 miles
    Test number
    485600626612
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscurring some components

  7. Pass112,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,420 miles
    Test number
    640707150572
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pad warning light
    • AdvisoryAdvise nsr shocker cover
    • AdvisoryAdvise play os steering arm

  8. Fail112,420 miles (+19,515)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,420 miles
    Test number
    691776475884
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pad warning light
    • AdvisoryAdvise nsr shocker cover
    • AdvisoryAdvise play os steering arm

  9. Pass92,905 miles (+15,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,905 miles
    Test number
    651814354924
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pad warning light
    • AdvisoryAdvise os steering arm slight play

  10. Pass77,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,156 miles
    Test number
    548569571558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,156 miles (+64)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,156 miles
    Test number
    879147075808
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Fail77,092 miles (-18,197)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,092 miles
    Test number
    884427914559
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass95,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,289 miles
    Test number
    641916933718
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail95,284 miles (+53,072)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,284 miles
    Test number
    331389731626
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass42,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    795670483139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LN13 FHD

Does LN13 FHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LN13 FHD is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LN13 FHD?
The MOT on LN13 FHD is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LN13 FHD done?
LN13 FHD was recorded at 162,214 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 12,431 miles a year.
Has LN13 FHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LN13 FHD has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LN13 FHD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LN13 FHD find?
LN13 FHD passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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