2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BU13 FVO
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 170,230 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU13 FVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 170,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU13 FVO 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 (BU13 FVO) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BU13 FVO Mileage History
- 03/11/2022143,804 mi
- 07/12/2023153,682 mi+9,878 mi
- 30/11/2024163,443 mi+9,761 mi
- 30/11/2024163,443 mi
- 24/11/2025170,230 mi+6,787 mi
Average of roughly 8,643 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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