BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
T13 LSEMOT history
T13 LSE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,037 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 154,037 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,255 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T13 LSE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T13 LSE was last recorded at 154,037 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 7,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 146,616 miles · 9 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,421 miles
- Average per year
- 9,255 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,037 miles
- 2024 – 146,616 miles
- 2023 – 137,364 miles
- 2022 – 133,694 miles
- 2021 – 128,993 miles
- 2020 – 124,389 miles
- 2019 – 116,912 miles
- 2018 – 105,057 miles
- 2017 – 96,569 miles
- 2016 – 85,165 miles
- 2015 – 73,214 miles
- 2014 – 67,455 miles
- 2013 – 57,807 miles
- 2012 – 39,206 miles
- 2011 – 22,506 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,037 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,037 miles (+7,421)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 154,037 miles
- Test number
- 990042416555
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass146,616 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 146,616 miles
- Test number
- 595810032739
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail146,616 miles (+9,252)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,616 miles
- Test number
- 769951694167
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass137,364 miles (+3,670)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 137,364 miles
- Test number
- 840947219372
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has 3mm of tread left
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has 3mm of tread left
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,694 miles (+4,701)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 133,694 miles
- Test number
- 727650668962
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,993 miles (+4,604)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 128,993 miles
- Test number
- 782343653160
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,389 miles (+7,477)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 124,389 miles
- Test number
- 889868994669
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,912 miles (+11,855)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 116,912 miles
- Test number
- 881555729211
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,057 miles (+8,488)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 105,057 miles
- Test number
- 898833810659
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers and under-trays obscuring view
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,569 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 96,569 miles
- Test number
- 878359356844
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are perished
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Fail96,569 miles (+11,404)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,569 miles
- Test number
- 411501110882
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are perished
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- AdvisoryFront brake pads are getting low
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Pass85,165 miles (+11,951)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 85,165 miles
- Test number
- 863210323558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,214 miles (+5,759)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 73,214 miles
- Test number
- 816149915224
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,455 miles (+9,648)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 67,455 miles
- Test number
- 987169814234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,807 miles (+18,601)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 57,807 miles
- Test number
- 368691323418
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass39,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 39,206 miles
- Test number
- 936248472100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,206 miles (+16,700)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,206 miles
- Test number
- 248718072188
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 22,506 miles
- Test number
- 558224831189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T13 LSE
- Does T13 LSE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T13 LSE expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T13 LSE?
- The MOT on T13 LSE expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T13 LSE done?
- T13 LSE was recorded at 154,037 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 9,255 miles a year.
- Has T13 LSE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T13 LSE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T13 LSE 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 T13 LSE find?
- T13 LSE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.
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