2013 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · D87 DAV
2013 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 110,713 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D87 DAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 110,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D87 DAV 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 (D87 DAV) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
D87 DAV Mileage History
- 18/10/202270,521 mi
- 11/10/202394,073 mi+23,552 mi
- 07/12/202396,491 mi+2,418 mi
- 11/12/2024106,881 mi+10,390 mi
- 08/12/2025110,713 mi+3,832 mi
Average of roughly 12,799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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