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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

V13 BWHMOT history

V13 BWH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

V13 BWH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,440 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 BWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 BWH was last recorded at 108,440 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,431 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,440 miles
  • 2024 – 108,431 miles
  • 2023 – 108,061 miles
  • 2022 – 106,203 miles
  • 2021 – 102,283 miles
  • 2020 – 101,951 miles
  • 2019 – 95,134 miles
  • 2018 – 89,330 miles
  • 2017 – 82,365 miles
  • 2016 – 78,617 miles
  • 2015 – 73,008 miles
  • 2014 – 65,328 miles
  • 2013 – 58,466 miles
  • 2012 – 53,395 miles
  • 2011 – 47,741 miles
  • 2010 – 40,940 miles
  • 2009 – 35,559 miles
  • 2008 – 24,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,440 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lenses foggy only just has beam patterns

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Rear Underside corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,440 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,440 miles
    Test number
    741646494568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lenses foggy only just has beam patterns

  2. Pass108,431 miles (+370)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,431 miles
    Test number
    540317803661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Underside corroded

  3. Pass108,061 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,061 miles
    Test number
    597551049445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,061 miles (+1,858)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,061 miles
    Test number
    577106873479
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,203 miles
    Test number
    972807102824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  6. Fail106,203 miles (+3,920)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,203 miles
    Test number
    470025525741
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Underside Corroded
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  7. Pass102,283 miles (+332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,283 miles
    Test number
    890828320428
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,951 miles (+6,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,951 miles
    Test number
    825136113022
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,134 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,134 miles
    Test number
    758093652092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,133 miles (+5,803)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,133 miles
    Test number
    553921065000
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,330 miles
    Test number
    290631227211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail89,330 miles (+6,965)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,330 miles
    Test number
    761186193792
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass82,365 miles (+3,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,365 miles
    Test number
    422728139053
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass78,617 miles (+5,609)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,617 miles
    Test number
    299660174527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cracks on tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cracks on tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass73,008 miles (+7,680)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,008 miles
    Test number
    386789625161
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWasher level low

  16. Pass65,328 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    295876404438
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail65,328 miles (+6,862)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    988786504168
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass58,466 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,466 miles
    Test number
    266811023146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,395 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,395 miles
    Test number
    259615632496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,741 miles (+6,801)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,741 miles
    Test number
    386851571107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,940 miles
    Test number
    202645770403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,938 miles (+5,379)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,938 miles
    Test number
    614345770191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass35,559 miles (+11,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,559 miles
    Test number
    882629179271
    • 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)

  24. Pass24,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,497 miles
    Test number
    161360568268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 BWH

Does V13 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 BWH is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V13 BWH?
The MOT on V13 BWH is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 BWH done?
V13 BWH was recorded at 108,440 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,892 miles a year.
Has V13 BWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 BWH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V13 BWH 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 BWH find?
V13 BWH passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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