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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

LN13 XLBMOT history

LN13 XLB is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LN13 XLB grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,004 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LN13 XLB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LN13 XLB was last recorded at 79,004 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,399 miles · 9 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,605 miles
Average per year
5,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,004 miles
  • 2025 – 75,399 miles
  • 2024 – 71,375 miles
  • 2023 – 64,530 miles
  • 2022 – 56,788 miles
  • 2021 – 51,088 miles
  • 2020 – 46,007 miles
  • 2019 – 40,192 miles
  • 2018 – 34,202 miles
  • 2017 – 27,848 miles
  • 2016 – 20,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,004 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    316893047834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,004 miles (+3,605)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    223870320412
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass75,399 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,399 miles
    Test number
    149969010568
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  4. Fail75,398 miles (+4,023)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,398 miles
    Test number
    564571141590
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  5. Pass71,375 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    213988960822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    576736352396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,530 miles (+7,742)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    938783977108
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass56,788 miles (+5,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,788 miles
    Test number
    905245398355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod has slight (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass51,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,088 miles
    Test number
    617384164428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,088 miles (+5,081)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,088 miles
    Test number
    933693860429
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  11. Pass46,007 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,007 miles
    Test number
    463085779920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,883 miles (+5,691)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,883 miles
    Test number
    190401633098
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass40,192 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,192 miles
    Test number
    581962837054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    751096510194
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail34,201 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,201 miles
    Test number
    538331512243
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass52,488 miles (+24,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    411324017272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass27,848 miles (+7,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,848 miles
    Test number
    399735718923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass20,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,285 miles
    Test number
    499646868741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LN13 XLB

Does LN13 XLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LN13 XLB is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LN13 XLB?
The MOT on LN13 XLB is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LN13 XLB done?
LN13 XLB was recorded at 79,004 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,831 miles a year.
Has LN13 XLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LN13 XLB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LN13 XLB 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 XLB find?
LN13 XLB passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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