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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

BV13 GUEMOT history

BV13 GUE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 184,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
184,371 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

BV13 GUE was last recorded at 184,371 miles on 5 May 2026, 562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,809 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
562 miles
Average per year
11,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,371 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pads low warning displayed
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,371 miles (+562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    184,371 miles
    Test number
    950313211256
    • AdvisoryBrake pads low warning displayed
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail183,809 miles (+16,365)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,809 miles
    Test number
    895039815402
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber not located properly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass167,444 miles (+99)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    167,444 miles
    Test number
    152541295196
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail167,345 miles (+23,177)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,345 miles
    Test number
    656082195484
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass144,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,168 miles
    Test number
    855015204433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail144,168 miles (+25,587)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,168 miles
    Test number
    262862826183
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass118,581 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,581 miles
    Test number
    919026639988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,545 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,545 miles
    Test number
    270935430595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,541 miles (+20,285)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,541 miles
    Test number
    619434644434
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass95,256 miles (+5,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,256 miles
    Test number
    777680288485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass89,478 miles (+15,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,478 miles
    Test number
    224028628891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber covers loose
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering wheel
  12. Pass73,679 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    242373071711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,761 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,761 miles
    Test number
    416305912225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,812 miles
    Test number
    426527446956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BV13 GUE

When is the MOT due on BV13 GUE?
The MOT on BV13 GUE is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BV13 GUE done?
BV13 GUE was recorded at 184,371 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 11,952 miles a year.
Has BV13 GUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BV13 GUE has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on BV13 GUE 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 BV13 GUE find?
BV13 GUE passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pads low warning displayed; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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