2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR13 FVG
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2013. Recorded mileage 162,883 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR13 FVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 162,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR13 FVG 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 (LR13 FVG) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front "front" (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LR13 FVG Mileage History
- 26/06/2023144,753 mi
- 03/07/2024152,980 mi+8,227 mi
- 03/07/2024152,980 mi
- 24/09/2025162,883 mi+9,903 mi
- 24/09/2025162,883 mi
Average of roughly 8,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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