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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LS13 ZSRMOT history

LS13 ZSR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 126,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LS13 ZSR grey 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 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
126,592 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 ZSR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 ZSR was last recorded at 126,592 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,527 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
10,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,592 miles
  • 2024 – 118,019 miles
  • 2023 – 105,008 miles
  • 2022 – 90,886 miles
  • 2021 – 74,474 miles
  • 2020 – 64,961 miles
  • 2019 – 51,712 miles
  • 2018 – 45,150 miles
  • 2017 – 34,083 miles
  • 2016 – 25,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,592 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,592 miles (+65)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,592 miles
    Test number
    963469919105
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail126,527 miles (+8,508)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,527 miles
    Test number
    752122913350
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass118,019 miles (+13,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,019 miles
    Test number
    772475243588
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring underbody components
  4. Pass105,008 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,008 miles
    Test number
    871728350551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail104,987 miles (+14,101)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,987 miles
    Test number
    203234322395
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass90,886 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,886 miles
    Test number
    458080598915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,882 miles (+16,408)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,882 miles
    Test number
    702363853386
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
  8. Pass74,474 miles (+9,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,474 miles
    Test number
    412096097004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components
  9. Pass64,961 miles (+13,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,961 miles
    Test number
    504331538572
    • AdvisoryUnder tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components
  10. Pass51,712 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,712 miles
    Test number
    252018321693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,150 miles
    Test number
    431623480568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Fail45,150 miles (+11,067)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,150 miles
    Test number
    694833997921
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  13. Pass34,083 miles (+8,413)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,083 miles
    Test number
    204838241154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,670 miles
    Test number
    825645016818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail25,670 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,670 miles
    Test number
    479319620948
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS13 ZSR

Does LS13 ZSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 ZSR is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS13 ZSR?
The MOT on LS13 ZSR is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 ZSR done?
LS13 ZSR was recorded at 126,592 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 10,629 miles a year.
Has LS13 ZSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 ZSR has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS13 ZSR 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 ZSR find?
LS13 ZSR passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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