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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LS13 DHCMOT history

LS13 DHC is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 117,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LS13 DHC red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
117,359 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 DHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 DHC was last recorded at 117,359 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 4,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,544 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,815 miles
Average per year
8,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,359 miles
  • 2025 – 112,544 miles
  • 2024 – 105,303 miles
  • 2023 – 99,107 miles
  • 2022 – 94,321 miles
  • 2021 – 76,801 miles
  • 2020 – 70,263 miles
  • 2019 – 67,269 miles
  • 2018 – 58,366 miles
  • 2017 – 45,491 miles
  • 2016 – 31,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,359 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,359 miles (+4,815)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,359 miles
    Test number
    443056567587
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass112,544 miles (+7,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    112,544 miles
    Test number
    671973725791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass105,303 miles (+6,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,303 miles
    Test number
    875574719612
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass99,107 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,107 miles
    Test number
    531229995375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,321 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,321 miles
    Test number
    506150864500
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack looks like it is spreading (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWinter and summer tyres mixed on axle not illegal but not recomended
  6. Fail94,321 miles (+17,520)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,321 miles
    Test number
    608455213565
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack looks like it is spreading (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWinter and summer tyres mixed on axle not illegal but not recomended
  7. Pass76,801 miles (+6,538)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,801 miles
    Test number
    286051911315
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass70,263 miles (+2,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,263 miles
    Test number
    909639488899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass67,269 miles (+8,903)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    67,269 miles
    Test number
    357389777231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,366 miles (+12,875)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    362912595657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,491 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    689063204684
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail45,487 miles (+14,243)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,487 miles
    Test number
    108148924504
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass31,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,244 miles
    Test number
    140851058985
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover and Under Tray Fitted

Questions about LS13 DHC

Does LS13 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 DHC is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 DHC?
The MOT on LS13 DHC is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 DHC done?
LS13 DHC was recorded at 117,359 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 8,703 miles a year.
Has LS13 DHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 DHC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS13 DHC 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 DHC find?
LS13 DHC passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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