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BMW Alpina

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 4,619 cc

L13 WMBMOT history

L13 WMB is a silver petrol BMW Alpina first used on 16 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
112,137 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 WMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,619 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 WMB was last recorded at 112,137 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,129 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,137 miles
  • 2022 – 112,034 miles
  • 2021 – 111,647 miles
  • 2020 – 110,153 miles
  • 2019 – 110,036 miles
  • 2018 – 109,816 miles
  • 2014 – 105,118 miles
  • 2013 – 99,333 miles
  • 2011 – 97,728 miles
  • 2010 – 93,400 miles
  • 2009 – 93,324 miles
  • 2008 – 92,304 miles
  • 2007 – 87,544 miles
  • 2006 – 78,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,137 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,137 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,137 miles
    Test number
    774355864803
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail112,129 miles (+95)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,129 miles
    Test number
    560027454858
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail112,034 miles (+387)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,034 miles
    Test number
    442511099108
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  4. Pass111,647 miles (+11)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,647 miles
    Test number
    143605680054
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail111,636 miles (+1,483)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,636 miles
    Test number
    236251363665
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass110,153 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,153 miles
    Test number
    354640023719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,036 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,036 miles
    Test number
    618748443193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,816 miles
    Test number
    819322783036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,816 miles (+4,698)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,816 miles
    Test number
    337254413710
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/r outer sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass105,118 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,118 miles
    Test number
    418170644212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,333 miles (+1,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,333 miles
    Test number
    147285943272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass97,728 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,728 miles
    Test number
    377140761459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight wear to front brake discs
  13. Fail97,728 miles (+4,328)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,728 miles
    Test number
    678522651219
    • FailureHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight wear to front brake discs
  14. Pass93,400 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    301502550216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
  15. Fail93,400 miles (+76)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    702595040217
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
  16. Pass93,324 miles (+1,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    93,324 miles
    Test number
    783794939117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass92,304 miles (+4,760)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    724483128128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  18. Pass87,544 miles (+9,152)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    87,544 miles
    Test number
    131456817196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,392 miles
    Test number
    160617796096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 WMB

Does L13 WMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 WMB expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 WMB?
The MOT on L13 WMB expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 WMB done?
L13 WMB was recorded at 112,137 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 1,838 miles a year.
Has L13 WMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 WMB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 WMB 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 WMB find?
L13 WMB passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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