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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

V13 MLBMOT history

V13 MLB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

V13 MLB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2025
Mileage
81,773 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 MLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 MLB was last recorded at 81,773 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,764 miles · 3 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,773 miles
  • 2023 – 80,246 miles
  • 2020 – 79,873 miles
  • 2019 – 79,577 miles
  • 2018 – 78,175 miles
  • 2017 – 75,650 miles
  • 2016 – 69,814 miles
  • 2015 – 68,775 miles
  • 2014 – 63,989 miles
  • 2013 – 60,615 miles
  • 2012 – 56,849 miles
  • 2011 – 52,807 miles
  • 2010 – 40,010 miles
  • 2009 – 22,899 miles
  • 2008 – 18,003 miles
  • 2007 – 16,146 miles
  • 2006 – 14,586 miles
  • 2005 – 12,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,773 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also plastic casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All front and rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,773 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,773 miles
    Test number
    998265026072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also plastic casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail81,764 miles (+1,518)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,764 miles
    Test number
    286178325349
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both front bulbs have lost their colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also plastic casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass80,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,246 miles
    Test number
    952287827011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,246 miles (+12)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,246 miles
    Test number
    263368158349
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Fail80,234 miles (+361)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,234 miles
    Test number
    600920940356
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Pass79,873 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,873 miles
    Test number
    881410667537
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear brake discs corroded

  7. Fail79,872 miles (+295)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,872 miles
    Test number
    275995517460
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear brake discs corroded

  8. Pass79,577 miles (+1,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,577 miles
    Test number
    198015462701
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass78,175 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,175 miles
    Test number
    789407782721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,650 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,650 miles
    Test number
    993464472671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,814 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,814 miles
    Test number
    468782685321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,775 miles (+4,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,775 miles
    Test number
    916388365896
    • AdvisoryCentre exhuast mount poor
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre on legal linmit and perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  13. Pass63,989 miles (+66)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,989 miles
    Test number
    248779944141
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear brake discs surface area in a poor condition
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail63,923 miles (+3,308)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    846151344198
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear brake discs surface area in a poor condition
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass60,615 miles (+3,766)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,615 miles
    Test number
    478471043138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s park brake requires attention

  16. Pass56,849 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,849 miles
    Test number
    258400962121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,843 miles (+4,036)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,843 miles
    Test number
    276613252165
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,807 miles (+12,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    787732801382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass40,010 miles (+17,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,010 miles
    Test number
    203143100394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass22,899 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,899 miles
    Test number
    400437709372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,003 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,003 miles
    Test number
    231539458244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,146 miles (+1,560)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,146 miles
    Test number
    390141977423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass14,586 miles (+2,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,586 miles
    Test number
    323917876297
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass12,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    12,264 miles
    Test number
    263654485281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,264 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,264 miles
    Test number
    904504385200
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about V13 MLB

Does V13 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V13 MLB expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V13 MLB?
The MOT on V13 MLB expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V13 MLB done?
V13 MLB was recorded at 81,773 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 3,694 miles a year.
Has V13 MLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 MLB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V13 MLB 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 MLB find?
V13 MLB passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil also plastic casing adrift.

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