
BMW 1 Series
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
LS13 VWLMOT history
LS13 VWL is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 7 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 150,805 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 150,805 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,249 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS13 VWL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 7 May 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS13 VWL was last recorded at 150,805 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 11,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 138,877 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,928 miles
- Average per year
- 8,249 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 150,805 miles
- 2024 – 138,877 miles
- 2023 – 130,913 miles
- 2022 – 122,390 miles
- 2021 – 111,336 miles
- 2020 – 103,604 miles
- 2019 – 87,458 miles
- 2018 – 82,981 miles
- 2017 – 79,409 miles
- 2016 – 71,355 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShocker covers deteriorated
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Play in o/s/f inner steering joint
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
All four shocker dust covers slighty damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
O/s/f inner steering joint slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 29 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,805 miles (+11,928)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 150,805 miles
- Test number
- 662457444628
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShocker covers deteriorated
Pass138,877 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 138,877 miles
- Test number
- 109662666545
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four shocker dust covers slighty damaged
- AdvisoryO/s/f inner steering joint slight play
Fail138,877 miles (+7,964)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,877 miles
- Test number
- 397094163189
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four shocker dust covers slighty damaged
- AdvisoryBraek wear light on
- AdvisoryO/s/f inner steering joint slight play
Pass130,913 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 130,913 miles
- Test number
- 209470214887
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll four shocker dust covers split
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f inner steering joint
Fail130,913 miles (+8,523)9 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,913 miles
- Test number
- 255451935313
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll four shocker dust covers split
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f inner steering joint
Pass122,390 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 122,390 miles
- Test number
- 469274590437
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front shocker dust covers detiorated
Fail122,390 miles (+11,054)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,390 miles
- Test number
- 807746669317
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front shocker dust covers detiorated
Pass111,336 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 111,336 miles
- Test number
- 645485957814
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder
- AdvisorySlight play in inner steering joints
Fail111,336 miles (+7,732)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,336 miles
- Test number
- 912418523746
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder
- AdvisorySlight play in inner steering joints
Pass103,604 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 103,604 miles
- Test number
- 638047963077
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f inner steering joint
Fail103,604 miles (+16,146)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,604 miles
- Test number
- 109025639483
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f inner steering joint
Pass87,458 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 87,458 miles
- Test number
- 635728698136
- AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail87,457 miles (+4,476)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,457 miles
- Test number
- 919654939467
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,981 miles (+3,572)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 82,981 miles
- Test number
- 652922570071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,409 miles (+8,054)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2018
- Odometer
- 79,409 miles
- Test number
- 412827497969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 71,355 miles
- Test number
- 808562558357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS13 VWL
- Does LS13 VWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 VWL is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS13 VWL?
- The MOT on LS13 VWL is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS13 VWL done?
- LS13 VWL was recorded at 150,805 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 8,249 miles a year.
- Has LS13 VWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS13 VWL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS13 VWL 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 VWL find?
- LS13 VWL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective condensation; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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