2013 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LD13 CSV
2013 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 152,471 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD13 CSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 152,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD13 CSV 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 (LD13 CSV) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LD13 CSV Mileage History
- 15/07/2022127,701 mi
- 20/09/2023139,098 mi+11,397 mi
- 09/10/2024145,961 mi+6,863 mi
- 17/10/2024145,989 mi+28 mi
- 17/10/2025152,471 mi+6,482 mi
Average of roughly 7,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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