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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

V13 ULSMOT history

V13 ULS is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 177,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2023.

V13 ULS 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 15 Sept 2024
Mileage
177,096 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 ULS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 ULS was last recorded at 177,096 miles on 16 Sept 2023, 9,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,186 miles · 8 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
9,910 miles
Average per year
8,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,096 miles
  • 2022 – 167,186 miles
  • 2021 – 154,909 miles
  • 2019 – 148,219 miles
  • 2018 – 138,867 miles
  • 2017 – 132,999 miles
  • 2016 – 126,979 miles
  • 2015 – 121,486 miles
  • 2014 – 111,245 miles
  • 2013 – 104,356 miles
  • 2012 – 94,083 miles
  • 2011 – 85,425 miles
  • 2010 – 75,686 miles
  • 2009 – 64,868 miles
  • 2008 – 51,327 miles
  • 2007 – 36,692 miles
  • 2006 – 25,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,096 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,096 miles (+9,910)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    177,096 miles
    Test number
    400820801690
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,186 miles (+12,277)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,186 miles
    Test number
    564239966356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,909 miles (+6,690)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,909 miles
    Test number
    150026731641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,219 miles (+9,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,219 miles
    Test number
    819695315445
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass138,867 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,867 miles
    Test number
    339825272201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail138,831 miles (+5,832)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,831 miles
    Test number
    305750919779
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass132,999 miles (+6,020)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,999 miles
    Test number
    837650817740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Pass126,979 miles (+5,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,979 miles
    Test number
    671467828852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass121,486 miles (+10,241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,486 miles
    Test number
    127468556703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,245 miles (+6,889)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,245 miles
    Test number
    115056804239
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWiper blades slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass104,356 miles (+10,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,356 miles
    Test number
    238487893446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass94,083 miles (+8,658)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,083 miles
    Test number
    227508892445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,425 miles (+9,739)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,425 miles
    Test number
    835742491135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,686 miles (+10,818)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,686 miles
    Test number
    204702850482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass64,868 miles (+13,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    322465519285
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,327 miles (+14,635)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,327 miles
    Test number
    351615718298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,692 miles (+10,813)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,692 miles
    Test number
    414850477293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,879 miles
    Test number
    211863226438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 ULS

Does V13 ULS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V13 ULS expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V13 ULS?
The MOT on V13 ULS expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V13 ULS done?
V13 ULS was recorded at 177,096 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2023, an average of 8,705 miles a year.
Has V13 ULS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 ULS has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on V13 ULS 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 ULS find?
V13 ULS passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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