2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DS63 FKV
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 158,369 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS63 FKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 158,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS63 FKV 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 (DS63 FKV) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Tension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Tension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern due to LED headlight bulbs (4.1.2”.
DS63 FKV Mileage History
- 07/07/2023132,686 mi
- 26/07/2024141,015 mi+8,329 mi
- 18/07/2025148,056 mi+7,041 mi
- 25/07/2026158,369 mi+10,313 mi
- 28/07/2026158,369 mi
Average of roughly 8,396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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