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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LS13 ZGEMOT history

LS13 ZGE is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 26 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 155,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LS13 ZGE black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,759 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 ZGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 ZGE was last recorded at 155,759 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 7,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
148,013 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,746 miles
Average per year
10,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,759 miles
  • 2025 – 148,013 miles
  • 2024 – 140,429 miles
  • 2023 – 117,852 miles
  • 2022 – 112,567 miles
  • 2021 – 105,581 miles
  • 2020 – 95,795 miles
  • 2019 – 84,296 miles
  • 2018 – 72,167 miles
  • 2017 – 60,530 miles
  • 2016 – 47,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,759 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,759 miles
    Test number
    247606758146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail155,755 miles (+7,742)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,755 miles
    Test number
    933147509371
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass148,013 miles (+7,584)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,013 miles
    Test number
    770125601911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,429 miles (+22,577)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,429 miles
    Test number
    395822984332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,852 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,852 miles
    Test number
    749206636632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,567 miles (+6,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,567 miles
    Test number
    316766784570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass105,581 miles (+9,786)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,581 miles
    Test number
    498402885604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,795 miles (+11,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    500021393706
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass84,296 miles (+12,129)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    84,296 miles
    Test number
    315422590661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,167 miles (+11,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,167 miles
    Test number
    684004334507
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass60,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,530 miles
    Test number
    469013815229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,520 miles (+13,255)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    382649558361
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

  13. Pass47,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,265 miles
    Test number
    334599108321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS13 ZGE

Does LS13 ZGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 ZGE is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 ZGE?
The MOT on LS13 ZGE is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 ZGE done?
LS13 ZGE was recorded at 155,759 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 10,845 miles a year.
Has LS13 ZGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 ZGE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS13 ZGE 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 ZGE find?
LS13 ZGE passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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