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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LS13 DFCMOT history

LS13 DFC is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 188,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LS13 DFC white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
188,161 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 DFC
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
15 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 DFC was last recorded at 188,161 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,980 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
12,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,161 miles
  • 2025 – 173,213 miles
  • 2024 – 164,703 miles
  • 2023 – 152,247 miles
  • 2022 – 143,749 miles
  • 2021 – 126,867 miles
  • 2020 – 122,616 miles
  • 2019 – 119,593 miles
  • 2018 – 108,880 miles
  • 2017 – 91,930 miles
  • 2016 – 62,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,161 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,161 miles (+181)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    188,161 miles
    Test number
    861150437733
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail187,980 miles (+14,767)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,980 miles
    Test number
    290924800279
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,213 miles (+8,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    173,213 miles
    Test number
    474831457469
    • 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))

  4. Pass164,703 miles (+12,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,703 miles
    Test number
    120269657484
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass152,247 miles (+8,498)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    152,247 miles
    Test number
    332063708842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,749 miles (+16,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,749 miles
    Test number
    535996446241
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,867 miles
    Test number
    100387338441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,867 miles (+4,251)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,867 miles
    Test number
    522243773342
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,616 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,616 miles
    Test number
    541111958151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail122,616 miles (+3,023)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,616 miles
    Test number
    486611920421
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass119,593 miles (+10,713)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    119,593 miles
    Test number
    669153783130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body protection trays fitted at time of test could not do full under side inspection

  12. Pass108,880 miles (+16,950)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,880 miles
    Test number
    231762122691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,930 miles (+29,436)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,930 miles
    Test number
    983313556667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,494 miles
    Test number
    863416127383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS13 DFC

Does LS13 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 DFC is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 DFC?
The MOT on LS13 DFC is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 DFC done?
LS13 DFC was recorded at 188,161 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 12,098 miles a year.
Has LS13 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 DFC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS13 DFC 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 LS13 DFC find?
LS13 DFC passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to legal limit, and 3 more.

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