BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
LS13 DFVMOT history
LS13 DFV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 207,048 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 207,048 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 13,820 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS13 DFV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 10 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS13 DFV was last recorded at 207,048 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 20,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 186,232 miles · 23 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20,816 miles
- Average per year
- 13,820 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 207,048 miles
- 2025 – 186,232 miles
- 2024 – 175,242 miles
- 2023 – 161,562 miles
- 2021 – 151,533 miles
- 2019 – 109,054 miles
- 2018 – 95,336 miles
- 2017 – 78,312 miles
- 2016 – 65,611 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,048 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 12 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,048 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 207,048 miles
- Test number
- 281585229611
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail207,046 miles (+20,814)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,046 miles
- Test number
- 531837261897
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass186,232 miles (+10,990)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 186,232 miles
- Test number
- 705138819644
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass175,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 175,242 miles
- Test number
- 434200938407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,242 miles (+13,680)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,242 miles
- Test number
- 476287162289
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass161,562 miles (+46)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 161,562 miles
- Test number
- 233683688029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail161,516 miles (+9,983)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,516 miles
- Test number
- 514201809637
- 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))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass151,533 miles (+17,121)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 151,533 miles
- Test number
- 357770696947
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass134,412 miles (+25,358)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 134,412 miles
- Test number
- 399654179591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,054 miles (+13,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,054 miles
- Test number
- 711050954347
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass95,336 miles (+7,205)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 95,336 miles
- Test number
- 672648546648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,131 miles (+9,819)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 88,131 miles
- Test number
- 179769234677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,312 miles (+12,701)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 78,312 miles
- Test number
- 669519411484
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 65,611 miles
- Test number
- 205734526468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,611 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,611 miles
- Test number
- 939778768244
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Questions about LS13 DFV
- Does LS13 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 DFV is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS13 DFV?
- The MOT on LS13 DFV is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS13 DFV done?
- LS13 DFV was recorded at 207,048 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 13,820 miles a year.
- Has LS13 DFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS13 DFV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS13 DFV 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 DFV find?
- LS13 DFV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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