BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc
X13 NLSMOT history
X13 NLS is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 202,284 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 202,284 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,848 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X13 NLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 8 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X13 NLS was last recorded at 202,284 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 11,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 190,324 miles · 27 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,960 miles
- Average per year
- 6,848 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 202,284 miles
- 2025 – 190,324 miles
- 2024 – 184,553 miles
- 2023 – 177,290 miles
- 2022 – 172,899 miles
- 2021 – 166,439 miles
- 2020 – 164,817 miles
- 2019 – 162,173 miles
- 2018 – 153,710 miles
- 2017 – 147,447 miles
- 2016 – 139,796 miles
- 2015 – 131,121 miles
- 2014 – 121,366 miles
- 2013 – 112,041 miles
- 2012 – 106,155 miles
- 2011 – 99,278 miles
- 2010 – 92,490 miles
- 2009 – 87,054 miles
- 2008 – 80,624 miles
- 2007 – 71,767 miles
- 2006 – 61,535 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass202,284 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,284 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 202,284 miles
- Test number
- 240602085841
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail202,281 miles (+11,957)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,281 miles
- Test number
- 317701363094
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,324 miles (+5,771)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 190,324 miles
- Test number
- 916686235983
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyres very close to body on lock to lock check
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass184,553 miles (+7,263)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 184,553 miles
- Test number
- 941085340413
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,290 miles (+4,391)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 177,290 miles
- Test number
- 946783310254
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,899 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 172,899 miles
- Test number
- 741961005582
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail172,899 miles (+6,460)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,899 miles
- Test number
- 751080877858
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass166,439 miles (+1,622)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 166,439 miles
- Test number
- 877072501120
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass164,817 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 164,817 miles
- Test number
- 372551567436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,785 miles (+2,612)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,785 miles
- Test number
- 874321590238
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative control arm missing offside front (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass162,173 miles (+665)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 162,173 miles
- Test number
- 599355109329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,508 miles (+7,798)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 161,508 miles
- Test number
- 471403820052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,710 miles (+6,263)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 153,710 miles
- Test number
- 305663299540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryREAR TYRES CLOSE TO TREAD LIMITS
Pass147,447 miles (+7,651)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 147,447 miles
- Test number
- 276658972022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass139,796 miles (+8,675)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 139,796 miles
- Test number
- 202011180717
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front rubber anti-roll bar bush
Pass131,121 miles (+9,755)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 131,121 miles
- Test number
- 636029585080
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight play nearside front wishbone rear bush
Pass121,366 miles (+9,325)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 121,366 miles
- Test number
- 569193884074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner surfaces
- NoteSlight deterioration to offside rear top shock absorber mount
Pass112,041 miles (+5,886)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 112,041 miles
- Test number
- 315215083037
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass106,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 106,155 miles
- Test number
- 288775692015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,151 miles (+6,873)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,151 miles
- Test number
- 725715392052
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,278 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 99,278 miles
- Test number
- 199909681413
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail99,278 miles (+6,788)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,278 miles
- Test number
- 576109481069
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass92,490 miles (+5,436)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 92,490 miles
- Test number
- 793403780087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,054 miles (+6,430)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 87,054 miles
- Test number
- 431996799012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,624 miles (+8,857)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 80,624 miles
- Test number
- 504195998006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,767 miles (+10,232)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 71,767 miles
- Test number
- 482023597099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 61,535 miles
- Test number
- 513717896096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X13 NLS
- Does X13 NLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X13 NLS is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X13 NLS?
- The MOT on X13 NLS is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X13 NLS done?
- X13 NLS was recorded at 202,284 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 6,848 miles a year.
- Has X13 NLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X13 NLS has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on X13 NLS 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 NLS find?
- X13 NLS passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; oil leak, but not excessive.
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