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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 2,494 cc

P513 FKEMOT history

P513 FKE is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

P513 FKE green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2024
Mileage
140,875 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P513 FKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
14 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P513 FKE was last recorded at 140,875 miles on 8 Feb 2023, 2,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,329 miles · 18 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,546 miles
Average per year
4,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,875 miles
  • 2022 – 138,329 miles
  • 2021 – 134,711 miles
  • 2020 – 131,998 miles
  • 2019 – 128,884 miles
  • 2018 – 124,662 miles
  • 2017 – 120,582 miles
  • 2016 – 115,631 miles
  • 2015 – 110,236 miles
  • 2014 – 104,742 miles
  • 2013 – 99,326 miles
  • 2012 – 93,132 miles
  • 2011 – 87,466 miles
  • 2010 – 82,108 miles
  • 2009 – 76,139 miles
  • 2008 – 71,673 miles
  • 2007 – 68,143 miles
  • 2006 – 64,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,875 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow/centre section
  • AdvisoryWelding repair to offside outer ill panel

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,875 miles (+2,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,875 miles
    Test number
    396029530382
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow/centre section
    • AdvisoryWelding repair to offside outer ill panel

  2. Pass138,329 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,329 miles
    Test number
    891114424673
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To centre join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySome general underbody corrosion chassis/suspension components

  3. Fail138,321 miles (+3,610)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,321 miles
    Test number
    625863978187
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To centre join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySome general underbody corrosion chassis/suspension components

  4. Pass134,711 miles (+139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,711 miles
    Test number
    429104827492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust poor condition

  5. Fail134,572 miles (+2,574)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,572 miles
    Test number
    491839230586
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,998 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,998 miles
    Test number
    264105872962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail131,988 miles (+3,104)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    410962829957
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass128,884 miles (+170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,884 miles
    Test number
    312084608370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail128,714 miles (+4,052)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,714 miles
    Test number
    610322427795
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass124,662 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,662 miles
    Test number
    267809485160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  11. Fail124,653 miles (+4,071)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,653 miles
    Test number
    505502559291
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  12. Pass120,582 miles (+4,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,582 miles
    Test number
    650546419279
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass115,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,631 miles
    Test number
    866670446391
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70/80% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail115,631 miles (+5,395)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,631 miles
    Test number
    366694203164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70/80% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass110,236 miles (+5,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    527145035022
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass104,742 miles (+5,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,742 miles
    Test number
    838016734020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass99,326 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,326 miles
    Test number
    455146843046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome perishing of n/s/f tyre sidewall

  18. Fail99,326 miles (+6,194)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,326 miles
    Test number
    207696743097
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome perishing of n/s/f tyre sidewall

  19. Pass93,132 miles (+5,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,132 miles
    Test number
    357645642053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass87,466 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,466 miles
    Test number
    848912251004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail87,457 miles (+5,349)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,457 miles
    Test number
    578078141003
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass82,108 miles (+5,969)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,108 miles
    Test number
    594310850098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,139 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,139 miles
    Test number
    792140659061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,673 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,673 miles
    Test number
    712545238052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,143 miles (+63)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,143 miles
    Test number
    182622757091
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower-outer sivel joint rubbers cracked/deteriorated.Advise replacement as soon as possible.
    • NoteNearside and offside rear-inner metal brake pipes corroded.
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower-outer swivel joints both have lateral wear.Advise replacement as soon as possible.

  26. Fail68,080 miles (+4,060)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,080 miles
    Test number
    880525747062
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front-lower swivel joint rubbers cracked/deteriorated.Advise replacement as soon as possible.
    • NoteNearside and offside rear-inner metal brake pipes corroded.
    • NoteOffside and nearside front-lower swivel joints have lateral wear.Advise replacement as soon as possible.

  27. Pass64,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    504565446029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P513 FKE

Does P513 FKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P513 FKE expired on 20 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P513 FKE?
The MOT on P513 FKE expired on 20 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P513 FKE done?
P513 FKE was recorded at 140,875 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2023, an average of 4,525 miles a year.
Has P513 FKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P513 FKE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on P513 FKE 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 P513 FKE find?
P513 FKE passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all; general under body corrosion; slight exhaust blow/centre section, and 1 more.

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