2013 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · J25 SUM
2013 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 202,940 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J25 SUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 202,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J25 SUM 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 (J25 SUM) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J25 SUM Mileage History
- 16/01/2023146,524 mi
- 20/01/2023146,834 mi+310 mi
- 15/01/2024169,343 mi+22,509 mi
- 14/01/2025187,068 mi+17,725 mi
- 06/02/2026202,940 mi+15,872 mi
Average of roughly 18,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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