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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LS13 VWDMOT history

LS13 VWD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

LS13 VWD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
126,563 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 VWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 VWD was last recorded at 126,563 miles on 2 May 2026, 25,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,530 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
25,033 miles
Average per year
8,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,563 miles
  • 2025 – 101,530 miles
  • 2024 – 78,579 miles
  • 2023 – 69,431 miles
  • 2022 – 67,623 miles
  • 2021 – 65,054 miles
  • 2019 – 61,534 miles
  • 2018 – 56,795 miles
  • 2017 – 48,950 miles
  • 2016 – 38,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,563 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nail in nearside front tyre tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,563 miles (+25,033)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,563 miles
    Test number
    324167903841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,530 miles
    Test number
    583159753020
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever high, it would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair.

  3. Fail101,530 miles (+22,951)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,530 miles
    Test number
    408630357732
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass78,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,579 miles
    Test number
    640520154160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,579 miles (+9,148)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,579 miles
    Test number
    328523288465
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

  6. Pass69,431 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    69,431 miles
    Test number
    727626871558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,623 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,623 miles
    Test number
    639660194060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre tread
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorating

  8. Fail108,641 km1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,641 km
    Test number
    306203739335
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel leak from filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre tread
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorating

  9. Pass65,054 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,054 miles
    Test number
    182343742019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,534 miles (+4,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,534 miles
    Test number
    675473796268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,795 miles (+7,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,795 miles
    Test number
    819545406095
    • AdvisoryEmissions = 0.21 g/km

  12. Pass48,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,950 miles
    Test number
    182348499219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,950 miles (+10,368)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,950 miles
    Test number
    639660893961
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass38,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,582 miles
    Test number
    871983623825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS13 VWD

Does LS13 VWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 VWD is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 VWD?
The MOT on LS13 VWD is valid until 8 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 VWD done?
LS13 VWD was recorded at 126,563 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 8,809 miles a year.
Has LS13 VWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 VWD has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS13 VWD 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 VWD find?
LS13 VWD passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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