2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LF13 DVZ
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 128,075 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,075 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LF13 DVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 128,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF13 DVZ 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 (LF13 DVZ) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 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 (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LF13 DVZ Mileage History
- 03/03/2023102,547 mi
- 07/03/2024115,268 mi+12,721 mi
- 24/02/2025127,935 mi+12,667 mi
- 07/05/2026128,075 mi+140 mi
- 20/05/2026128,075 mi
Average of roughly 7,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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