2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EF13 TJV
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 65,120 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,120 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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EF13 TJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 65,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EF13 TJV 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 (EF13 TJV) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed and cuts deep to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
EF13 TJV Mileage History
- 15/07/202460,109 mi
- 30/06/202562,721 mi+2,612 mi
- 30/06/202562,721 mi
- 15/07/202665,114 mi+2,393 mi
- 17/07/202665,120 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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