2013 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · SM13 AEA
2013 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 121,948 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
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SM13 AEA Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 121,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM13 AEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (SM13 AEA) between June 2016 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SM13 AEA Mileage History
- 17/06/201616,015 mi
- 16/06/201725,522 mi+9,507 mi
- 19/04/201833,519 mi+7,997 mi
- 05/10/201840,018 mi+6,499 mi
- 03/10/201947,882 mi+7,864 mi
- 02/10/202051,708 mi+3,826 mi
- 18/06/202153,212 mi+1,504 mi
- 01/07/202274,420 mi+21,208 mi
- 01/07/202274,420 mi
- 05/07/202383,490 mi+9,070 mi
- 09/07/202496,712 mi+13,222 mi
- 08/07/2025108,609 mi+11,897 mi
- 15/07/2025108,609 mi
- 16/07/2026121,938 mi+13,329 mi
- 17/07/2026121,948 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 10,508 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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