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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

T13 EWAMOT history

T13 EWA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2024
Mileage
119,232 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 EWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 EWA was last recorded at 119,232 miles on 4 Apr 2023, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,201 miles · 4 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
5,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,232 miles
  • 2022 – 113,848 miles
  • 2021 – 111,808 miles
  • 2019 – 109,337 miles
  • 2018 – 106,826 miles
  • 2017 – 99,200 miles
  • 2016 – 94,033 miles
  • 2015 – 88,940 miles
  • 2014 – 82,409 miles
  • 2013 – 77,018 miles
  • 2012 – 73,082 miles
  • 2011 – 67,732 miles
  • 2010 – 62,787 miles
  • 2009 – 60,560 miles
  • 2008 – 56,231 miles
  • 2007 – 45,380 miles
  • 2006 – 32,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,232 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s rear tyre in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,232 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,232 miles
    Test number
    941177113529
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,201 miles (+5,353)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,201 miles
    Test number
    444082763350
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,848 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,848 miles
    Test number
    404211599665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,808 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,808 miles
    Test number
    554134223030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,337 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,337 miles
    Test number
    896226078707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail109,336 miles (+2,510)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,336 miles
    Test number
    392996598589
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass106,826 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,826 miles
    Test number
    182343446494
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre in poor condition

  8. Fail106,822 miles (+7,622)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,822 miles
    Test number
    132795098273
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre in poor condition

  9. Pass99,200 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,200 miles
    Test number
    208694662263
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Fail99,179 miles (+5,146)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,179 miles
    Test number
    435394099169
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Pass94,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,033 miles
    Test number
    856918242087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,032 miles (+5,092)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,032 miles
    Test number
    581491707569
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass88,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,940 miles
    Test number
    648468825168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail88,940 miles (+6,531)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,940 miles
    Test number
    828878125168
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass82,409 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,409 miles
    Test number
    397623514192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,018 miles (+3,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,018 miles
    Test number
    546831383094
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass73,082 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,082 miles
    Test number
    367351182064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,732 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    786275371086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,787 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    912290210129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,780 miles (+2,220)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    724626400124
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass60,560 miles (+4,329)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,560 miles
    Test number
    850636519364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic oversills and under trays restricting full inspection

  22. Pass56,231 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,231 miles
    Test number
    242122818385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail56,229 miles (+5)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,229 miles
    Test number
    480938808323
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Fail56,224 miles (+10,844)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,224 miles
    Test number
    613455308335
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in rack o/s

  25. Fail45,380 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,380 miles
    Test number
    484052917381
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass45,380 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,380 miles
    Test number
    561872817368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,039 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    763042987202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,038 miles (+12,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,038 miles
    Test number
    991831087228
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass32,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,859 miles
    Test number
    144349336153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 EWA

Does T13 EWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T13 EWA expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T13 EWA?
The MOT on T13 EWA expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T13 EWA done?
T13 EWA was recorded at 119,232 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 5,118 miles a year.
Has T13 EWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 EWA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T13 EWA 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 T13 EWA find?
T13 EWA passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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