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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.

V13 UAL 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass70,758 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass46,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    619067435001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass44,635 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,635 miles
    Test number
    175574134427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,302 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,302 miles
    Test number
    837263143070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass36,625 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,625 miles
    Test number
    954069170269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. Pass23,648 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,648 miles
    Test number
    153149447246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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