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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

V13 TCSMOT history

V13 TCS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

V13 TCS silver 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 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,824 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 TCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 TCS was last recorded at 80,824 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,609 miles · 24 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,215 miles
Average per year
3,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,824 miles
  • 2024 – 79,609 miles
  • 2023 – 75,435 miles
  • 2022 – 71,906 miles
  • 2021 – 68,594 miles
  • 2020 – 65,947 miles
  • 2019 – 61,973 miles
  • 2018 – 57,952 miles
  • 2017 – 54,744 miles
  • 2016 – 50,951 miles
  • 2015 – 48,209 miles
  • 2014 – 43,473 miles
  • 2013 – 38,273 miles
  • 2012 – 34,314 miles
  • 2011 – 29,865 miles
  • 2010 – 29,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,824 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,824 miles (+1,215)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,824 miles
    Test number
    146446992544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,609 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,609 miles
    Test number
    244628777133
    • MinorCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber shaft corroded but not likely not become detached.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber shaft corroded but not likely not become detached.

  3. Fail79,607 miles (+1,437)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,607 miles
    Test number
    703643163975
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine onto catalytic converter , risk of fire hazard (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported centre pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber shaft corroded but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,170 miles (+2,735)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,170 miles
    Test number
    854731086668
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,435 miles (+3,529)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,435 miles
    Test number
    938896016112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,906 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    739420248818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,594 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,594 miles
    Test number
    861190566329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,947 miles (+3,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,947 miles
    Test number
    771786561655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass61,973 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,973 miles
    Test number
    126845299815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail61,973 miles (+4,021)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,973 miles
    Test number
    864479996048
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass57,952 miles (+3,208)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,952 miles
    Test number
    704246469033
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hose perishing (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hose perishing (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass54,744 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,744 miles
    Test number
    649262337600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on end (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail54,737 miles (+3,786)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,737 miles
    Test number
    977829177551
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on end (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass50,951 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    472425965055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,209 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    665539415091
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass48,209 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    675399215023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,473 miles (+61)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    549792544076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

  18. Fail43,412 miles (+5,139)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,412 miles
    Test number
    616720734008
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass38,273 miles (+3,959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,273 miles
    Test number
    166327033010
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass34,314 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,314 miles
    Test number
    908361822092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,865 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,865 miles
    Test number
    528378961182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,845 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,845 miles
    Test number
    339846241152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,795 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    796468041096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,131 miles
    Test number
    173909730085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 TCS

Does V13 TCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 TCS is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 TCS?
The MOT on V13 TCS is valid until 12 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 TCS done?
V13 TCS was recorded at 80,824 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,213 miles a year.
Has V13 TCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 TCS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V13 TCS 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 TCS find?
V13 TCS passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced, and 3 more.

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