2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · C11 PAY
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 108,011 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C11 PAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 108,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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C11 PAY 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 (C11 PAY) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
C11 PAY Mileage History
- 21/10/202495,999 mi
- 21/10/202496,003 mi+4 mi
- 07/10/2025101,996 mi+5,993 mi
- 09/10/2025101,996 mi
- 22/09/2026108,011 mi+6,015 mi
Average of roughly 6,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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