2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · L5 MGD
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 142,681 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L5 MGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 142,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L5 MGD 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 (L5 MGD) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
L5 MGD Mileage History
- 25/08/2023123,392 mi
- 25/08/2023123,392 mi
- 22/08/2024130,303 mi+6,911 mi
- 20/08/2025135,768 mi+5,465 mi
- 26/08/2026142,681 mi+6,913 mi
Average of roughly 6,422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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