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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V13 GRNMOT history

V13 GRN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 63,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

V13 GRN black 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 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
63,863 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 GRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 GRN was last recorded at 63,863 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,246 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,617 miles
Average per year
4,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,863 miles
  • 2025 – 59,246 miles
  • 2024 – 53,864 miles
  • 2023 – 48,831 miles
  • 2022 – 44,433 miles
  • 2021 – 40,386 miles
  • 2020 – 36,553 miles
  • 2019 – 30,691 miles
  • 2018 – 25,249 miles
  • 2016 – 22,112 miles
  • 2015 – 16,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,863 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside rear and nearside front road wheels have been repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight damage to offside rear support bar and fuel tank strap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,863 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    63,863 miles
    Test number
    167717411670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,246 miles (+5,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    59,246 miles
    Test number
    361849616183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel previously welded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel previously welded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass53,864 miles (+5,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,864 miles
    Test number
    537716686717
    • AdvisoryNearside front road wheel has been welded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear road wheel has been welded
  4. Pass48,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,831 miles
    Test number
    195521696246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front alloy repair evident
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear alloy repair evident
  5. Fail48,831 miles (+4,398)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,831 miles
    Test number
    400895005872
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front alloy repair evident
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear alloy repair evident
  6. Pass44,433 miles (+4,047)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,433 miles
    Test number
    270814842963
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear road wheels have been repaired
    • AdvisorySlight damage to offside rear chassis support bar and offside fuel tank strap
  7. Pass40,386 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,386 miles
    Test number
    512841042078
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside front road wheels have been repaired
    • AdvisorySlight damage to offside rear support bar and fuel tank strap
  8. Fail40,379 miles (+3,826)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,379 miles
    Test number
    998976337423
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside front road wheels have been repaired
    • AdvisorySlight damage to offside rear support bar and fuel tank strap
  9. Pass36,553 miles (+5,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    373453672217
    • AdvisoryNearsdie front and offside rear roadwheels have been repaired
    • AdvisorySlight damage to rear chassis support bars and offside fuel tank strap
  10. Pass30,691 miles (+5,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    30,691 miles
    Test number
    371087054667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear roadwheels have been repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge- not causing bulge, tear or exposing cord but strong advise replacement
    • AdvisorySlight underside damage to offside fuel tank strap and rear chassis support bars
  11. Pass25,249 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    25,249 miles
    Test number
    478719429225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,112 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,112 miles
    Test number
    278360102351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    16,518 miles
    Test number
    870560194772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 GRN

Does V13 GRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 GRN is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 GRN?
The MOT on V13 GRN is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 GRN done?
V13 GRN was recorded at 63,863 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,552 miles a year.
Has V13 GRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 GRN has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V13 GRN 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 GRN find?
V13 GRN passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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