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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T513 FANMOT history

T513 FAN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
118,513 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T513 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T513 FAN was last recorded at 118,513 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,884 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
629 miles
Average per year
2,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,513 miles
  • 2025 – 117,884 miles
  • 2023 – 117,363 miles
  • 2022 – 116,825 miles
  • 2021 – 116,297 miles
  • 2020 – 115,653 miles
  • 2019 – 114,968 miles
  • 2018 – 114,222 miles
  • 2016 – 109,127 miles
  • 2015 – 103,088 miles
  • 2014 – 101,614 miles
  • 2013 – 99,450 miles
  • 2012 – 96,909 miles
  • 2011 – 94,045 miles
  • 2010 – 91,405 miles
  • 2009 – 88,884 miles
  • 2008 – 85,616 miles
  • 2007 – 81,696 miles
  • 2006 – 77,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,513 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pads crumbling
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lenses deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount missing fixings
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • General condition represents age of vehicle

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail118,513 miles (+629)3 major1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,513 miles
    Test number
    423363228357
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pads crumbling
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount missing fixings
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass117,884 miles (+12)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,884 miles
    Test number
    887707492952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated contaminated with gear oil (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under side
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  3. Fail117,872 miles (+509)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,872 miles
    Test number
    217864852180
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens has condensation and wet inside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens has condensation and wet inside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet appears blocked (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass117,363 miles (+538)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,363 miles
    Test number
    910404823078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass116,825 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,825 miles
    Test number
    813971832752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail116,795 miles (+498)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,795 miles
    Test number
    113604882445
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass116,297 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,297 miles
    Test number
    738363883513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,653 miles (+23)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,653 miles
    Test number
    904511181837
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  9. Fail115,630 miles (+662)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,630 miles
    Test number
    784071120983
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass114,968 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,968 miles
    Test number
    458756240344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail114,954 miles (+732)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,954 miles
    Test number
    508334207112
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass114,222 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,222 miles
    Test number
    144250009995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition represents age of vehicle

  13. Fail114,218 miles (+5,091)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,218 miles
    Test number
    294725193307
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition represents age of vehicle

  14. Pass109,127 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,127 miles
    Test number
    611242921817
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill rusty
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryCan not see bottom of rear springs
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition represents age of vehicle

  15. Fail109,127 miles (+6,039)7 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,127 miles
    Test number
    569590458986
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill rusty
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryCan not see bottom of rear springs
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition represents age of vehicle

  16. Pass103,088 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,088 miles
    Test number
    319483917791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,614 miles
    Test number
    116634164039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,614 miles (+2,164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,614 miles
    Test number
    797314864012
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass99,450 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    237167263007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,909 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,909 miles
    Test number
    819596462020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,045 miles
    Test number
    147844731476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,045 miles (+2,640)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,045 miles
    Test number
    806104531011
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass91,405 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,405 miles
    Test number
    654873830064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,884 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,884 miles
    Test number
    644071269056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass85,616 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,616 miles
    Test number
    413227958036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,696 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    81,696 miles
    Test number
    312799957048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    77,667 miles
    Test number
    523108356001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T513 FAN

Does T513 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T513 FAN expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T513 FAN?
The MOT on T513 FAN expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T513 FAN done?
T513 FAN was recorded at 118,513 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,029 miles a year.
Has T513 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T513 FAN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T513 FAN 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 T513 FAN find?
T513 FAN failed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 17 advisories: nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; offside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 18 more.

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