BMW 3 SERIES2013 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 27 May 2025 at 68,791 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a brief failure just ten days prior at 68,787 miles. This suggests a minor issue was identified and rectified immediately before the re-test, as the vehicle has maintained a record of clean advisories over the previous three years. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns with 10,068 miles covered between May 2023 and May 2024, and another 6,848 miles recorded between May 2024 and May 2025. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or fluid corrosion due to stationary periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that triggered the failures in 2023 and 2025, even though the record does not explicitly list the mechanical faults. Given the low mileage, it is common to find issues related to perished bushes, dry seals, or seized brake calipers that suffer from age rather than distance. Inspect the brake discs for surface pitting and check the suspension arm bushings for tearing or cracks, as low-use vehicles often suffer from age-related fragility that high-mileage cars avoid.