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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

X13 BJSMOT history

X13 BJS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

X13 BJS blue 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 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,332 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X13 BJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X13 BJS was last recorded at 138,332 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,145 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,187 miles
Average per year
3,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,332 miles
  • 2025 – 137,145 miles
  • 2024 – 135,419 miles
  • 2023 – 133,487 miles
  • 2022 – 130,717 miles
  • 2021 – 128,105 miles
  • 2020 – 125,263 miles
  • 2019 – 122,508 miles
  • 2018 – 119,324 miles
  • 2017 – 115,560 miles
  • 2016 – 111,832 miles
  • 2015 – 107,386 miles
  • 2014 – 102,527 miles
  • 2013 – 96,998 miles
  • 2012 – 91,404 miles
  • 2011 – 86,686 miles
  • 2010 – 82,146 miles
  • 2009 – 77,596 miles
  • 2008 – 73,476 miles
  • 2007 – 69,176 miles
  • 2006 – 64,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,332 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,332 miles (+1,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,332 miles
    Test number
    497387243337
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass137,145 miles (+1,726)5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,145 miles
    Test number
    589875076807
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  3. Pass135,419 miles (+1,932)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,419 miles
    Test number
    710281582190
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,487 miles (+2,770)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,487 miles
    Test number
    339858913603
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass130,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,717 miles
    Test number
    621080727119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail130,717 miles (+2,612)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,717 miles
    Test number
    611459568469
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass128,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,105 miles
    Test number
    823533342522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,105 miles (+2,842)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,105 miles
    Test number
    701520173608
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass125,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,263 miles
    Test number
    589529775298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,263 miles (+2,755)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,263 miles
    Test number
    280009410057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass122,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,508 miles
    Test number
    443851115486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail122,508 miles (+3,184)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,508 miles
    Test number
    737125354366
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass119,324 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,324 miles
    Test number
    115879926822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,560 miles (+3,728)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,560 miles
    Test number
    589475973155
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWINDSHIELD STONECHIPPED

  15. Pass111,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,832 miles
    Test number
    817418058154
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS SOME WEAR/LIPPING

  16. Fail111,832 miles (+4,446)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,832 miles
    Test number
    587252927382
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS SOME WEAR/LIPPING

  17. Pass107,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,386 miles
    Test number
    737269775762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail107,386 miles (+4,859)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,386 miles
    Test number
    549462578060
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass102,527 miles (+5,529)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,527 miles
    Test number
    547748234217
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNSF tyre slightly perished

  20. Pass96,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    348397363464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,998 miles (+5,594)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    935326663223
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass91,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    886134362243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,404 miles (+4,718)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    686383662264
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  24. Pass86,686 miles (+4,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    728674661205
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass82,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    113463360263
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail82,146 miles (+4,550)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    580563660270
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass77,596 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,596 miles
    Test number
    322714469495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,476 miles (+4,300)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,476 miles
    Test number
    694091568277
    • NoteNearside front tyre on the limit on both the edge's
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on both the edge's

  29. Pass69,176 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,176 miles
    Test number
    873320367252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass64,675 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,675 miles
    Test number
    374699066244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail64,522 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,522 miles
    Test number
    514095666288
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about X13 BJS

Does X13 BJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X13 BJS is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X13 BJS?
The MOT on X13 BJS is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X13 BJS done?
X13 BJS was recorded at 138,332 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,704 miles a year.
Has X13 BJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X13 BJS has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X13 BJS 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 X13 BJS find?
X13 BJS passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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