2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EN13 DXP
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 173,698 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN13 DXP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 173,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN13 DXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (EN13 DXP) between August 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
EN13 DXP Mileage History
- 04/08/201640,263 mi
- 27/06/201751,460 mi+11,197 mi
- 26/01/201852,749 mi+1,289 mi
- 07/02/201959,401 mi+6,652 mi
- 07/02/201959,401 mi
- 29/01/202067,416 mi+8,015 mi
- 22/01/202178,936 mi+11,520 mi
- 07/02/2022102,971 mi+24,035 mi
- 11/02/2022103,441 mi+470 mi
- 14/03/2023132,394 mi+28,953 mi
- 05/03/2024152,825 mi+20,431 mi
- 05/03/2024152,825 mi
- 22/02/2025166,359 mi+13,534 mi
- 04/03/2026173,698 mi+7,339 mi
- 04/03/2026173,698 mi
Average of roughly 13,928 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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