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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LR63 DFNMOT history

LR63 DFN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Oct 2013. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

LR63 DFN 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 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,033 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR63 DFN
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
4 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR63 DFN was last recorded at 159,033 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 22,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,684 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
22,349 miles
Average per year
13,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,033 miles
  • 2024 – 136,684 miles
  • 2023 – 119,270 miles
  • 2022 – 100,627 miles
  • 2021 – 82,580 miles
  • 2020 – 66,737 miles
  • 2019 – 52,464 miles
  • 2018 – 45,497 miles
  • 2017 – 40,219 miles
  • 2016 – 38,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,033 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insacure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,033 miles
    Test number
    827043196972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail159,027 miles (+22,343)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,027 miles
    Test number
    921702855904
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass136,684 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,684 miles
    Test number
    966021072098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail136,684 miles (+17,414)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,684 miles
    Test number
    516503865623
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,270 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,270 miles
    Test number
    871317428704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insacure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail119,270 miles (+18,643)3 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,270 miles
    Test number
    384506044974
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insacure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,627 miles (+18,047)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,627 miles
    Test number
    402624412054
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,580 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,580 miles
    Test number
    481433049833
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail82,580 miles (+15,843)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,580 miles
    Test number
    207136323094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass66,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    429053884928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail66,737 miles (+14,273)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    430176664591
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass52,464 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,464 miles
    Test number
    795234227119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,315 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,315 miles
    Test number
    168487438771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,497 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,497 miles
    Test number
    706922696571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,219 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,219 miles
    Test number
    686869994757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,676 miles
    Test number
    898561957457
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LR63 DFN

Does LR63 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR63 DFN expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR63 DFN?
The MOT on LR63 DFN expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR63 DFN done?
LR63 DFN was recorded at 159,033 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 13,346 miles a year.
Has LR63 DFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR63 DFN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR63 DFN 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 LR63 DFN find?
LR63 DFN passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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