2013 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Petrol · BG13 SWN
2013 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 88,604 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG13 SWN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 88,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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BG13 SWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (BG13 SWN) between March 2016 and October 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), 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.
BG13 SWN Mileage History
- 29/03/201644,630 mi
- 29/08/201750,820 mi+6,190 mi
- 28/08/201853,536 mi+2,716 mi
- 12/08/201957,551 mi+4,015 mi
- 11/08/202060,956 mi+3,405 mi
- 01/09/202164,471 mi+3,515 mi
- 05/08/202266,227 mi+1,756 mi
- 23/08/202373,348 mi+7,121 mi
- 30/09/202482,048 mi+8,700 mi
- 17/11/202586,219 mi+4,171 mi
- 23/10/202688,604 mi+2,385 mi
Average of roughly 4,161 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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