2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GL13 FSO
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 143,911 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL13 FSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 143,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL13 FSO 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 (GL13 FSO) between October 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
GL13 FSO Mileage History
- 04/10/2024131,956 mi
- 11/10/2024132,064 mi+108 mi
- 20/08/2025137,534 mi+5,470 mi
- 12/08/2026143,911 mi+6,377 mi
- 12/08/2026143,911 mi
Average of roughly 6,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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