
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
V13 UALMOT history
V13 UAL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,758 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 70,758 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,186 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V13 UAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V13 UAL was last recorded at 70,758 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 70,756 miles · 27 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,186 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 70,758 miles
- 2022 – 70,481 miles
- 2021 – 69,466 miles
- 2020 – 68,604 miles
- 2019 – 61,783 miles
- 2018 – 51,796 miles
- 2017 – 50,378 miles
- 2016 – 48,643 miles
- 2015 – 46,553 miles
- 2014 – 44,635 miles
- 2013 – 43,302 miles
- 2012 – 41,454 miles
- 2010 – 36,625 miles
- 2009 – 32,401 miles
- 2008 – 27,890 miles
- 2007 – 23,648 miles
- 2006 – 17,652 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front tyre perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,758 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 70,758 miles
- Test number
- 135237340338
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail70,756 miles (+275)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,756 miles
- Test number
- 560295663006
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass70,481 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 70,481 miles
- Test number
- 290211803963
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,481 miles (+1,015)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,481 miles
- Test number
- 371674370802
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,466 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 69,466 miles
- Test number
- 360701559617
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering Angle Light On
Fail69,466 miles (+862)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,466 miles
- Test number
- 507752482886
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryECU Light On
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering Angle Light On
Pass68,604 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 68,604 miles
- Test number
- 917186365105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryDsc light illuminated
Fail68,601 miles (+6,818)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,601 miles
- Test number
- 491344837724
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,783 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 61,783 miles
- Test number
- 627684719534
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail61,783 miles (+9,987)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,783 miles
- Test number
- 177016680363
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle @ 38% Limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass51,796 miles (+1,418)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 51,796 miles
- Test number
- 547856045468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
Pass50,378 miles (+1,735)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 50,378 miles
- Test number
- 299870910560
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
Pass48,643 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 48,643 miles
- Test number
- 999787144828
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
Fail48,643 miles (+2,090)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,643 miles
- Test number
- 418285001719
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
Pass46,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 46,553 miles
- Test number
- 619067435001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,553 miles (+1,918)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,553 miles
- Test number
- 717986835086
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Pass44,635 miles (+1,333)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 44,635 miles
- Test number
- 175574134427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,302 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 43,302 miles
- Test number
- 837263143070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,294 miles (+1,840)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,294 miles
- Test number
- 898572243079
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,454 miles (+4,829)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 41,454 miles
- Test number
- 466198352044
- 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)
Pass36,625 miles (+4,224)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 36,625 miles
- Test number
- 954069170269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,401 miles (+4,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 32,401 miles
- Test number
- 763830759299
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,890 miles (+4,242)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 27,890 miles
- Test number
- 904013858248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,648 miles (+5,996)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,648 miles
- Test number
- 153149447246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 17,652 miles
- Test number
- 190609906282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V13 UAL
- Does V13 UAL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V13 UAL expired on 10 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V13 UAL?
- The MOT on V13 UAL expired on 10 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V13 UAL done?
- V13 UAL was recorded at 70,758 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 3,186 miles a year.
- Has V13 UAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V13 UAL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on V13 UAL 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 UAL find?
- V13 UAL passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, and 2 more.
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