BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,979 cc
V13 PWRMOT history
V13 PWR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 252,723 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 252,723 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 14,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V13 PWR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V13 PWR was last recorded at 252,723 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 25,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 227,479 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 25,244 miles
- Average per year
- 14,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 252,723 miles
- 2025 – 227,479 miles
- 2024 – 204,445 miles
- 2023 – 173,590 miles
- 2022 – 148,561 miles
- 2021 – 138,431 miles
- 2020 – 131,194 miles
- 2019 – 113,005 miles
- 2018 – 96,964 miles
- 2017 – 92,002 miles
- 2016 – 85,881 miles
- 2015 – 79,416 miles
- 2014 – 77,257 miles
- 2013 – 71,748 miles
- 2012 – 61,477 miles
- 2011 – 24,928 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass252,723 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySuspension unit modified but function not affected vehicle lowered (5.3.5 (b) (i))
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass252,723 miles (+25,244)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 252,723 miles
- Test number
- 654231789124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension unit modified but function not affected vehicle lowered (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Pass227,479 miles (+23,034)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 227,479 miles
- Test number
- 104092828253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,445 miles (+30,855)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 204,445 miles
- Test number
- 345631419981
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass173,590 miles (+25,029)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 173,590 miles
- Test number
- 699206658308
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass148,561 miles (+10,130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 148,561 miles
- Test number
- 562680430662
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass138,431 miles (+7,237)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 138,431 miles
- Test number
- 245509039366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,194 miles (+18,189)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 131,194 miles
- Test number
- 192348165182
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear
Pass113,005 miles (+16,041)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 113,005 miles
- Test number
- 607016770332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,964 miles (+4,962)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 96,964 miles
- Test number
- 690851705355
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,002 miles (+6,121)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 92,002 miles
- Test number
- 965711693063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,881 miles (+6,465)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 85,881 miles
- Test number
- 564800518171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,416 miles (+2,159)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 79,416 miles
- Test number
- 806341525125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,257 miles (+5,509)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 77,257 miles
- Test number
- 467858554297
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll tyres slightly wearing on edges
Pass71,748 miles (+10,271)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 71,748 miles
- Test number
- 579081363219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,477 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 61,477 miles
- Test number
- 809375702375
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSmall cut in tread in n/s/r tyre.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail61,477 miles (+36,549)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,477 miles
- Test number
- 125095302362
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass24,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 24,928 miles
- Test number
- 248530961411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V13 PWR
- Does V13 PWR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 PWR is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V13 PWR?
- The MOT on V13 PWR is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V13 PWR done?
- V13 PWR was recorded at 252,723 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 14,865 miles a year.
- Has V13 PWR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V13 PWR has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2012.
- Has the mileage on V13 PWR 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 PWR find?
- V13 PWR passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; suspension unit modified but function not affected vehicle lowered.
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