2013 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · EK13 RZX
2013 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 164,369 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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EK13 RZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 26/03/2026
- 164,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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EK13 RZX 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 (EK13 RZX) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
EK13 RZX Mileage History
- 10/03/2022134,289 mi
- 06/03/2023141,988 mi+7,699 mi
- 26/03/2024151,577 mi+9,589 mi
- 13/03/2025159,684 mi+8,107 mi
- 26/03/2026164,369 mi+4,685 mi
Average of roughly 7,439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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