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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LS13 VWGMOT history

LS13 VWG is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 197,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LS13 VWG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
197,141 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 VWG
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
22 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 VWG was last recorded at 197,141 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 6,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,397 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,744 miles
Average per year
11,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,141 miles
  • 2025 – 190,397 miles
  • 2024 – 182,504 miles
  • 2023 – 169,832 miles
  • 2022 – 148,774 miles
  • 2021 – 137,959 miles
  • 2020 – 129,182 miles
  • 2019 – 118,721 miles
  • 2018 – 108,584 miles
  • 2017 – 92,366 miles
  • 2016 – 75,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,141 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,141 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    197,141 miles
    Test number
    635469964437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,397 miles (+7,893)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    190,397 miles
    Test number
    947932357100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass182,504 miles (+12,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    182,504 miles
    Test number
    910623420982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  4. Pass169,832 miles (+21,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    169,832 miles
    Test number
    375096441610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass148,774 miles (+10,815)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,774 miles
    Test number
    376964826827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,959 miles (+8,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,959 miles
    Test number
    425764041531
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass129,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,182 miles
    Test number
    697026059857
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail129,182 miles (+6)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,182 miles
    Test number
    213723410388
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail129,176 miles (+10,455)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,176 miles
    Test number
    470750944462
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass118,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,721 miles
    Test number
    197035709670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,721 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,721 miles
    Test number
    858832282026
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  12. Fail118,721 miles (+10,137)4 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,721 miles
    Test number
    195685733283
    • DangerousNearside Front 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass108,584 miles (+16,218)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,584 miles
    Test number
    722133136073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass92,366 miles (+17,259)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,366 miles
    Test number
    139580292768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,107 miles
    Test number
    417540826968
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about LS13 VWG

Does LS13 VWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 VWG is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 VWG?
The MOT on LS13 VWG is valid until 19 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 VWG done?
LS13 VWG was recorded at 197,141 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 11,848 miles a year.
Has LS13 VWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 VWG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LS13 VWG 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 VWG find?
LS13 VWG passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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