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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V13 EYEMOT history

V13 EYE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

V13 EYE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,020 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 EYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 EYE was last recorded at 105,020 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2021: 98,381 miles, lower than 157,998 miles on 2 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,934 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,086 miles
Average per year
5,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,020 miles
  • 2024 – 103,934 miles
  • 2023 – 102,158 miles
  • 2022 – 99,893 miles
  • 2021 – 98,381 miles
  • 2020 – 157,998 miles
  • 2019 – 91,453 miles
  • 2018 – 82,278 miles
  • 2017 – 75,932 miles
  • 2016 – 69,816 miles
  • 2015 – 63,317 miles
  • 2014 – 52,573 miles
  • 2013 – 38,749 miles
  • 2012 – 29,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,020 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,020 miles (+1,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,020 miles
    Test number
    397313281335
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass103,934 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,934 miles
    Test number
    739277987285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,158 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,158 miles
    Test number
    367989450504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,893 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,893 miles
    Test number
    765955713169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,381 miles (-59,617)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,381 miles
    Test number
    112590324931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,998 miles (+66,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,998 miles
    Test number
    391949975954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass91,453 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,453 miles
    Test number
    877757810639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,398 miles (+9,120)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,398 miles
    Test number
    761602370778
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass82,278 miles (+6,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,278 miles
    Test number
    943363441681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass75,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,932 miles
    Test number
    684316333104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,932 miles (+6,116)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,932 miles
    Test number
    876967688038
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  12. Pass69,816 miles (+6,499)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,816 miles
    Test number
    753003910767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,317 miles (+10,744)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    887954805136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,573 miles (+13,824)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,573 miles
    Test number
    208589454081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,749 miles (+9,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,749 miles
    Test number
    815647383003
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass29,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,704 miles
    Test number
    525947682077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Fail29,704 miles3 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,704 miles
    Test number
    127277982027
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V13 EYE

Does V13 EYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 EYE is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V13 EYE?
The MOT on V13 EYE is valid until 12 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 EYE done?
V13 EYE was recorded at 105,020 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,526 miles a year.
Has V13 EYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 EYE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on V13 EYE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V13 EYE find?
V13 EYE passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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