2013 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DA53 BUT
2013 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 126,635 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA53 BUT Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 126,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA53 BUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (DA53 BUT) between November 2016 and November 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 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), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), 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: “Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DA53 BUT Mileage History
- 24/11/201646,250 mi
- 08/11/201756,396 mi+10,146 mi
- 19/11/201869,360 mi+12,964 mi
- 18/11/201978,065 mi+8,705 mi
- 17/11/202084,877 mi+6,812 mi
- 22/11/202192,970 mi+8,093 mi
- 22/11/2022101,910 mi+8,940 mi
- 21/11/2023111,094 mi+9,184 mi
- 21/11/2023111,094 mi
- 15/11/2024120,841 mi+9,747 mi
- 15/11/2024120,841 mi
- 19/11/2025126,635 mi+5,794 mi
Average of roughly 8,946 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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