2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LB13 FSN
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 157,907 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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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LB13 FSN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 157,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LB13 FSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (LB13 FSN) between October 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 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: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LB13 FSN Mileage History
- 03/10/2022123,605 mi
- 03/02/2024133,819 mi+10,214 mi
- 20/02/2025157,906 mi+24,087 mi
- 20/02/2025157,907 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 14,380 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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