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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LP13 LCTMOT history

LP13 LCT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 135,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LP13 LCT 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 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,457 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP13 LCT
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
14 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP13 LCT was last recorded at 135,457 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 16,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,217 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16,240 miles
Average per year
10,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,457 miles
  • 2025 – 119,217 miles
  • 2024 – 108,876 miles
  • 2023 – 102,774 miles
  • 2022 – 94,021 miles
  • 2021 – 89,471 miles
  • 2020 – 87,809 miles
  • 2019 – 74,454 miles
  • 2018 – 56,806 miles
  • 2017 – 40,367 miles
  • 2016 – 35,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,457 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,457 miles
    Test number
    556712431264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail135,457 miles (+16,240)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,457 miles
    Test number
    423918595620
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass119,217 miles (+10,341)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,217 miles
    Test number
    880755968345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,876 miles (+6,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,876 miles
    Test number
    740788722508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass102,774 miles (+8,753)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,774 miles
    Test number
    938376380751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,021 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    429832571250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail94,019 miles (+4,548)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,019 miles
    Test number
    948738911288
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass89,471 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,471 miles
    Test number
    456024638015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,809 miles (+13,355)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,809 miles
    Test number
    236751640617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,454 miles (+17,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    886400458999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass56,806 miles (+16,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,806 miles
    Test number
    870388155357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass40,367 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    209972547418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,746 miles
    Test number
    301643082999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP13 LCT

Does LP13 LCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP13 LCT is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP13 LCT?
The MOT on LP13 LCT is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP13 LCT done?
LP13 LCT was recorded at 135,457 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 10,743 miles a year.
Has LP13 LCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP13 LCT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP13 LCT 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 LP13 LCT find?
LP13 LCT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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