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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S13 XEHMOT history

S13 XEH is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

S13 XEH red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
150,155 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S13 XEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S13 XEH was last recorded at 150,155 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 11,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,180 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,975 miles
Average per year
6,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,155 miles
  • 2024 – 138,180 miles
  • 2023 – 132,420 miles
  • 2022 – 128,888 miles
  • 2021 – 125,532 miles
  • 2020 – 123,158 miles
  • 2019 – 118,926 miles
  • 2018 – 113,984 miles
  • 2017 – 109,658 miles
  • 2016 – 106,910 miles
  • 2015 – 103,481 miles
  • 2014 – 98,452 miles
  • 2013 – 92,822 miles
  • 2012 – 83,674 miles
  • 2011 – 75,083 miles
  • 2010 – 61,763 miles
  • 2009 – 47,785 miles
  • 2008 – 36,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,155 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose on shock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • N/s & o/s front seatbelt retrac slow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,155 miles (+11,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,155 miles
    Test number
    678956974926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,180 miles (+5,760)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,180 miles
    Test number
    756309061142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,420 miles (+3,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,420 miles
    Test number
    487591839893
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass128,888 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,888 miles
    Test number
    168832953791
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail128,876 miles (+3,344)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,876 miles
    Test number
    605315662303
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted

  6. Pass125,532 miles (+2,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,532 miles
    Test number
    859200042662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass123,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,158 miles
    Test number
    497884172770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,158 miles (+4,232)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,158 miles
    Test number
    916583870270
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass118,926 miles (+4,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,926 miles
    Test number
    918306932520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass113,984 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,984 miles
    Test number
    935090148102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose on shock
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail113,983 miles (+4,325)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,983 miles
    Test number
    661329519341
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose on shock
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass109,658 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,658 miles
    Test number
    679771957206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,565 miles (+2,655)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,565 miles
    Test number
    374683387315
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass106,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,910 miles
    Test number
    331443464545
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front seatbelt retrac slow

  15. Fail106,910 miles (+3,429)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,910 miles
    Test number
    460782651511
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front seatbelt retrac slow

  16. Pass103,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,481 miles
    Test number
    945444315061
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail103,481 miles (+5,029)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,481 miles
    Test number
    567663615087
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass98,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,452 miles
    Test number
    415991524057
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail98,452 miles (+5,630)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,452 miles
    Test number
    666240524010
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureCoil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass92,822 miles (+9,148)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,822 miles
    Test number
    737735523099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,674 miles (+8,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,674 miles
    Test number
    319864822018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass75,083 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,083 miles
    Test number
    457940811034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,076 miles (+13,313)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    999588001049
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass61,763 miles (+13,978)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,763 miles
    Test number
    164816910042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUndertrays fitted at time of test

  25. Pass47,785 miles (+11,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,785 miles
    Test number
    151583419034
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass36,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,223 miles
    Test number
    761829818022
    • 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)

Questions about S13 XEH

Does S13 XEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S13 XEH is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S13 XEH?
The MOT on S13 XEH is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S13 XEH done?
S13 XEH was recorded at 150,155 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 6,406 miles a year.
Has S13 XEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S13 XEH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S13 XEH 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 S13 XEH find?
S13 XEH passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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