BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc
L13 NCSMOT history
L13 NCS is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,246 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 116,246 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,048 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 NCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 22 Nov 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
L13 NCS was last recorded at 116,246 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 115,286 miles · 7 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 960 miles
- Average per year
- 3,048 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 116,246 miles
- 2023 – 115,286 miles
- 2022 – 106,501 miles
- 2021 – 105,370 miles
- 2019 – 103,311 miles
- 2018 – 101,166 miles
- 2017 – 99,254 miles
- 2016 – 97,768 miles
- 2015 – 94,548 miles
- 2014 – 91,013 miles
- 2013 – 88,419 miles
- 2012 – 84,719 miles
- 2011 – 81,381 miles
- 2010 – 78,045 miles
- 2009 – 74,254 miles
- 2008 – 71,530 miles
- 2007 – 69,165 miles
- 2006 – 63,591 miles
- 2005 – 58,164 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail116,246 miles
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped up (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage pump (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door window catching roof making it tight to close
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.
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nsr tyre misshapen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail116,246 miles (+960)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,246 miles
- Test number
- 323600065481
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped up (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage pump (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door window catching roof making it tight to close
Pass115,286 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 115,286 miles
- Test number
- 897617262932
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tape around indicator lamp
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers on outer sills
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage Around pump area (2.1.5 (a))
Fail115,286 miles (+8,785)2 major2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,286 miles
- Test number
- 815828137917
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tape around indicator lamp
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers on outer sills
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage Around pump area (2.1.5 (a))
Pass106,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 106,501 miles
- Test number
- 363897465395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,500 miles (+1,130)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,500 miles
- Test number
- 645749061523
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass105,370 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 105,370 miles
- Test number
- 748969438406
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail105,358 miles (+2,047)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,358 miles
- Test number
- 147949318307
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,311 miles (+2,145)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,311 miles
- Test number
- 295385230634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,166 miles (+1,912)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 101,166 miles
- Test number
- 883298529381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,254 miles (+1,486)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 99,254 miles
- Test number
- 818039505452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass97,768 miles (+141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 97,768 miles
- Test number
- 206145759878
- AdvisoryNsr tyre misshapen
Fail97,627 miles (+3,079)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,627 miles
- Test number
- 438261492371
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNsr tyre misshapen
Pass94,548 miles (+3,535)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 94,548 miles
- Test number
- 317162155160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,013 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 91,013 miles
- Test number
- 468053354183
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail91,013 miles (+2,594)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,013 miles
- Test number
- 585993254178
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass88,419 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 88,419 miles
- Test number
- 355160773151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail88,419 miles (+3,700)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,419 miles
- Test number
- 566399063133
- FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass84,719 miles (+3,338)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 84,719 miles
- Test number
- 715003372114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,381 miles (+3,336)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 81,381 miles
- Test number
- 828333401251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,045 miles (+3,791)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 78,045 miles
- Test number
- 572033600222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 74,254 miles
- Test number
- 111605319218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,251 miles (+2,721)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,251 miles
- Test number
- 261405219293
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,530 miles (+2,365)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 71,530 miles
- Test number
- 874236328212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,165 miles (+5,574)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 69,165 miles
- Test number
- 353567277409
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass63,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 63,591 miles
- Test number
- 392291076449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,591 miles (+5,427)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,591 miles
- Test number
- 874434966229
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES TREAD STARTING TO GET LOW
- NoteO/S/R TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW
Pass58,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 58,164 miles
- Test number
- 324962955285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 NCS
- Does L13 NCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L13 NCS expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L13 NCS?
- The MOT on L13 NCS expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L13 NCS done?
- L13 NCS was recorded at 116,246 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 3,048 miles a year.
- Has L13 NCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 NCS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L13 NCS 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 L13 NCS find?
- L13 NCS failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate; offside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 8 more.
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