BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
V13 FRNMOT history
V13 FRN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 160,181 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 160,181 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,614 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V13 FRN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 17 Jan 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V13 FRN was last recorded at 160,181 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 7,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,302 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,879 miles
- Average per year
- 9,614 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,181 miles
- 2025 – 152,302 miles
- 2024 – 147,370 miles
- 2022 – 138,545 miles
- 2021 – 130,818 miles
- 2020 – 119,929 miles
- 2019 – 113,083 miles
- 2018 – 103,045 miles
- 2017 – 88,570 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,181 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Stonechip on windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
12 tests since 10 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,181 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 160,181 miles
- Test number
- 851786991569
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail160,181 miles (+7,879)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,181 miles
- Test number
- 670701854536
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass152,302 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 152,302 miles
- Test number
- 179238121080
- AdvisoryStonechip on windscreen
Fail152,301 miles (+4,931)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,301 miles
- Test number
- 376686057747
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryStonechip on windscreen
Pass147,370 miles (+8,825)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 147,370 miles
- Test number
- 674675886102
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Pass138,545 miles (+7,727)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 138,545 miles
- Test number
- 432358287222
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle underside
Pass130,818 miles (+10,889)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 130,818 miles
- Test number
- 730146117732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,929 miles (+6,846)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 119,929 miles
- Test number
- 694484903070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens smashed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,083 miles (+10,038)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 113,083 miles
- Test number
- 143467368255
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs lipped/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber gaitors/bump stops deteriorated
Pass103,045 miles (+14,475)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 103,045 miles
- Test number
- 942816890766
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass88,570 miles (+16,385)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 88,570 miles
- Test number
- 620992773353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,185 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 72,185 miles
- Test number
- 775025729172
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about V13 FRN
- Does V13 FRN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 FRN is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V13 FRN?
- The MOT on V13 FRN is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V13 FRN done?
- V13 FRN was recorded at 160,181 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 9,614 miles a year.
- Has V13 FRN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V13 FRN has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V13 FRN 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 FRN find?
- V13 FRN passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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