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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LS13 VWMMOT history

LS13 VWM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 127,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LS13 VWM black 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 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,274 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 VWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 VWM was last recorded at 127,274 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 27,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,688 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
27,586 miles
Average per year
9,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,274 miles
  • 2025 – 99,688 miles
  • 2024 – 93,199 miles
  • 2023 – 65,129 miles
  • 2022 – 51,706 miles
  • 2021 – 37,647 miles
  • 2020 – 35,401 miles
  • 2019 – 33,902 miles
  • 2017 – 29,665 miles
  • 2016 – 25,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,274 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,274 miles (+27,586)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,274 miles
    Test number
    835772027067
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,688 miles (+6,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,688 miles
    Test number
    377581645992
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,199 miles (+28,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,199 miles
    Test number
    891232910096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,129 miles (+13,423)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    801418081681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,706 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    726682791741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays have evidence of diesel residue. No leaks visible

  6. Fail51,706 miles (+14,059)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    265115739294
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass37,647 miles (+962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,647 miles
    Test number
    678222925218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass36,685 miles (+1,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,685 miles
    Test number
    956679652520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass35,401 miles (+1,499)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,401 miles
    Test number
    286743684565
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp on boot lid (4.2.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass33,902 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,902 miles
    Test number
    518016806674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,665 miles
    Test number
    866580342383
    • AdvisoryUnder cover's fitted

  12. Fail29,665 miles (+3,774)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,665 miles
    Test number
    687630024684
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder cover's fitted

  13. Pass25,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,891 miles
    Test number
    310110305240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS13 VWM

Does LS13 VWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 VWM is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 VWM?
The MOT on LS13 VWM is valid until 21 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 VWM done?
LS13 VWM was recorded at 127,274 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 9,815 miles a year.
Has LS13 VWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 VWM has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS13 VWM 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 VWM find?
LS13 VWM passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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