2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LB13 SMX
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 116,382 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB13 SMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 116,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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LB13 SMX 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 (LB13 SMX) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 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: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LB13 SMX Mileage History
- 28/03/2024104,314 mi
- 04/03/2025109,237 mi+4,923 mi
- 04/03/2025109,237 mi
- 20/03/2026116,382 mi+7,145 mi
- 20/03/2026116,382 mi
Average of roughly 6,102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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