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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V13 BREMOT history

V13 BRE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 177,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

V13 BRE grey 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 14 May 2027
Mileage
177,214 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 BRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 BRE was last recorded at 177,214 miles on 15 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,213 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,214 miles
  • 2025 – 174,214 miles
  • 2024 – 163,195 miles
  • 2023 – 148,735 miles
  • 2022 – 134,959 miles
  • 2019 – 128,741 miles
  • 2018 – 123,746 miles
  • 2017 – 123,415 miles
  • 2016 – 99,831 miles
  • 2015 – 70,263 miles
  • 2014 – 67,541 miles
  • 2013 – 60,111 miles
  • 2012 – 54,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,214 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring indicates faultRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust fumes detected under bonnet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,214 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    177,214 miles
    Test number
    657432592454
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring indicates fault

  2. Fail177,213 miles (+2,999)3 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,213 miles
    Test number
    240745129367
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn affected bar marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring indicates fault

  3. Pass174,214 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,214 miles
    Test number
    408714260451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail174,199 miles (+11,004)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,199 miles
    Test number
    765196152767
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass163,195 miles (+9)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    163,195 miles
    Test number
    735426524798
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fumes detected under bonnet
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Fail163,186 miles (+14,451)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,186 miles
    Test number
    613070042942
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fumes detected under bonnet
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass148,735 miles (+13,776)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,735 miles
    Test number
    456463685362
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Reaction arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,959 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,959 miles
    Test number
    305556684200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail134,904 miles (+6,163)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,904 miles
    Test number
    583399520059
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush in hub (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush in hub (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread, (very badly) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread (very badly) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass128,741 miles (+4,995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,741 miles
    Test number
    140012601852
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexys perished
    • AdvisoryNail in n.s.f tyre
    • AdvisoryStone chip within zone a

  11. Pass123,746 miles (+331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,746 miles
    Test number
    262255717263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass123,415 miles (+23,584)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,415 miles
    Test number
    808121450241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,831 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,831 miles
    Test number
    390161043359
    • Advisory225/40/zr 18 y
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear quarter panel
    • AdvisoryExhaust emission trigger point not met
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads appear worn low
    • AdvisoryGeneral brake warning and service light on

  14. Fail99,811 miles (+63)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,811 miles
    Test number
    922432751546
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Advisory225/40/zr 18 y
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear quarter panel
    • AdvisoryExhaust emission trigger point not met
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads appear worn low
    • AdvisoryGeneral brake warning and service light on

  15. Fail99,748 miles (+29,485)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,748 miles
    Test number
    435494331116
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light staying on.

  16. Pass70,263 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,263 miles
    Test number
    935971313074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,541 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,541 miles
    Test number
    956277014388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,111 miles (+5,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    498884103340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass54,565 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,565 miles
    Test number
    448664622361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,431 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,431 miles
    Test number
    866866602279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,811 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,811 miles
    Test number
    627864162152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to cords on inner edge.

Questions about V13 BRE

Does V13 BRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 BRE is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 BRE?
The MOT on V13 BRE is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 BRE done?
V13 BRE was recorded at 177,214 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 8,936 miles a year.
Has V13 BRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 BRE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V13 BRE 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 V13 BRE find?
V13 BRE passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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