2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LF13 XDE
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 148,160 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 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 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF13 XDE Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 148,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF13 XDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (LF13 XDE) between February 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 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: Tyres (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LF13 XDE Mileage History
- 19/02/201634,916 mi
- 13/02/201744,190 mi+9,274 mi
- 19/02/201857,461 mi+13,271 mi
- 21/02/201970,952 mi+13,491 mi
- 17/02/202084,705 mi+13,753 mi
- 11/02/202188,540 mi+3,835 mi
- 19/02/202188,614 mi+74 mi
- 07/02/202295,604 mi+6,990 mi
- 09/02/2023107,089 mi+11,485 mi
- 07/02/2024121,006 mi+13,917 mi
- 12/02/2025135,731 mi+14,725 mi
- 26/01/2026148,160 mi+12,429 mi
- 26/01/2026148,160 mi
Average of roughly 11,397 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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