2013 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Petrol · DA62 RHX
2013 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 163,058 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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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DA62 RHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 163,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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DA62 RHX 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 (DA62 RHX) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2024 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 (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing unable to test as not showing (7.1.2 (d))”.
DA62 RHX Mileage History
- 12/04/2022148,703 mi
- 12/04/2022148,715 mi+12 mi
- 03/05/2023160,898 mi+12,183 mi
- 03/05/2023160,898 mi
- 16/05/2024163,058 mi+2,160 mi
Average of roughly 6,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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