2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CB12 LEE
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 151,050 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,050 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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CB12 LEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 151,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CB12 LEE 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 (CB12 LEE) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
CB12 LEE Mileage History
- 06/09/202398,775 mi
- 14/08/2024103,786 mi+5,011 mi
- 14/08/2024103,786 mi
- 19/07/2025122,536 mi+18,750 mi
- 18/07/2026151,050 mi+28,514 mi
Average of roughly 18,257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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