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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L13 TOPMOT history

L13 TOP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

L13 TOP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
134,006 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 TOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 TOP was last recorded at 134,006 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,002 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,006 miles
  • 2023 – 133,678 miles
  • 2022 – 130,160 miles
  • 2021 – 125,188 miles
  • 2020 – 120,816 miles
  • 2019 – 115,612 miles
  • 2018 – 108,830 miles
  • 2017 – 101,970 miles
  • 2016 – 95,617 miles
  • 2015 – 90,233 miles
  • 2014 – 85,757 miles
  • 2013 – 79,892 miles
  • 2012 – 73,517 miles
  • 2011 – 68,984 miles
  • 2010 – 62,403 miles
  • 2009 – 56,818 miles
  • 2008 – 51,319 miles
  • 2007 – 47,246 miles
  • 2006 – 40,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,006 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking in tread - no cords visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,006 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,006 miles
    Test number
    176524264397
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,002 miles (+324)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,002 miles
    Test number
    255557486003
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,678 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,678 miles
    Test number
    323467406085
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking in tread - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,671 miles (+3,511)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,671 miles
    Test number
    407153754594
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking in tread - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,160 miles (+4,972)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,160 miles
    Test number
    735514552726
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass125,188 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,188 miles
    Test number
    829844792490
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,188 miles (+4,372)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,188 miles
    Test number
    460654862528
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,816 miles (+5,204)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,816 miles
    Test number
    317312616727
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,612 miles (+6,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,612 miles
    Test number
    864640432131
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,830 miles (+6,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,830 miles
    Test number
    691716074544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,970 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,970 miles
    Test number
    358300664362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,617 miles (+5,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,617 miles
    Test number
    925237895417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass90,233 miles (+4,476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    236473744107
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt does retract all the way back but is slow
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

  14. Pass85,757 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,757 miles
    Test number
    197527834383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,892 miles (+6,375)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,892 miles
    Test number
    259856233386
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt slow on retracting
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracked
    • NoteSplit in o/s/f tyre not showing cords

  16. Pass73,517 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,517 miles
    Test number
    189913502381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,984 miles (+6,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,984 miles
    Test number
    178628301321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass62,403 miles (+5,585)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,403 miles
    Test number
    640850720327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,818 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    224091329312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,319 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,319 miles
    Test number
    411369408446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,246 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,246 miles
    Test number
    164787627305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,825 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,825 miles
    Test number
    813078326350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    874874566182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 TOP

Does L13 TOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 TOP expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 TOP?
The MOT on L13 TOP expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 TOP done?
L13 TOP was recorded at 134,006 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 5,021 miles a year.
Has L13 TOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 TOP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 TOP 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 TOP find?
L13 TOP passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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