2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · X15 EAH
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 105,206 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,206 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.
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X15 EAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 105,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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X15 EAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (X15 EAH) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front . due to LED bulbs (4.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front ( led bulbs fitted ). (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
X15 EAH Mileage History
- 15/02/202372,502 mi
- 16/04/202486,943 mi+14,441 mi
- 19/04/202486,949 mi+6 mi
- 05/05/202597,092 mi+10,143 mi
- 30/04/2026105,206 mi+8,114 mi
Average of roughly 10,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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