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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,494 cc

V13 TONMOT history

V13 TON is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

V13 TON grey 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 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
106,280 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 TON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 TON was last recorded at 106,280 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 1,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2020: 103,016 miles, lower than 161,759 miles on 20 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,232 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,048 miles
Average per year
4,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,280 miles
  • 2023 – 105,232 miles
  • 2021 – 104,492 miles
  • 2020 – 103,216 miles
  • 2018 – 161,759 miles
  • 2017 – 96,350 miles
  • 2016 – 91,346 miles
  • 2015 – 85,140 miles
  • 2014 – 81,024 miles
  • 2013 – 78,751 miles
  • 2012 – 74,004 miles
  • 2011 – 60,163 miles
  • 2010 – 47,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,280 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,280 miles (+1,048)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,280 miles
    Test number
    856624114722
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass105,232 miles (+740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    208997897045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass104,492 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,492 miles
    Test number
    935486209277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass103,216 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,216 miles
    Test number
    199790079896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,215 miles (+199)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,215 miles
    Test number
    149638341649
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail103,016 miles (-58,743)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    198657259066
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner [wheel been repaired to a high standard]
  7. Pass161,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    161,759 miles
    Test number
    132890565524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail161,759 miles (+65,409)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,759 miles
    Test number
    966399680460
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass96,350 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,350 miles
    Test number
    888061471739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,346 miles (+6,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,346 miles
    Test number
    369769573926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass85,140 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,140 miles
    Test number
    457054237265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,024 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,024 miles
    Test number
    667457644270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,751 miles
    Test number
    198476513312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,751 miles (+4,747)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,751 miles
    Test number
    587361613376
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
  15. Pass74,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,004 miles
    Test number
    925426862217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail74,004 miles (+13,841)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,004 miles
    Test number
    576745362274
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass60,163 miles (+12,660)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,163 miles
    Test number
    625082671278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,503 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,503 miles
    Test number
    230542270285
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge
  19. Fail47,503 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,503 miles
    Test number
    450301370243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Questions about V13 TON

Does V13 TON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V13 TON expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V13 TON?
The MOT on V13 TON expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V13 TON done?
V13 TON was recorded at 106,280 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 4,260 miles a year.
Has V13 TON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 TON has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on V13 TON ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V13 TON find?
V13 TON passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area, and 3 more.

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