2013 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LD13 HFG
2013 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 144,614 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 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 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD13 HFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 144,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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LD13 HFG 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 HFG) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LD13 HFG Mileage History
- 07/06/2023107,139 mi
- 04/06/2024124,972 mi+17,833 mi
- 22/09/2025135,518 mi+10,546 mi
- 25/09/2025135,518 mi
- 17/09/2026144,614 mi+9,096 mi
Average of roughly 11,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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