2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DS62 AAN
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 136,540 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DS62 AAN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 136,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS62 AAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (DS62 AAN) between March 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DS62 AAN Mileage History
- 10/03/201669,562 mi
- 08/04/201774,795 mi+5,233 mi
- 26/03/201880,282 mi+5,487 mi
- 27/03/201880,349 mi+67 mi
- 06/04/201982,587 mi+2,238 mi
- 10/03/202085,080 mi+2,493 mi
- 10/03/202085,080 mi
- 28/03/202190,044 mi+4,964 mi
- 02/04/202295,197 mi+5,153 mi
- 02/04/202295,197 mi
- 06/04/2023102,305 mi+7,108 mi
- 07/04/2023102,305 mi
- 16/03/2024114,828 mi+12,523 mi
- 27/03/2025125,334 mi+10,506 mi
- 28/03/2025125,400 mi+66 mi
- 19/03/2026136,540 mi+11,140 mi
- 19/03/2026136,540 mi
Average of roughly 6,682 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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