2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MA55 TER
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 142,813 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,813 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.
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MA55 TER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 142,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA55 TER 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 (MA55 TER) between July 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
MA55 TER Mileage History
- 06/07/2022126,006 mi
- 10/07/2023129,802 mi+3,796 mi
- 10/07/2024133,633 mi+3,831 mi
- 03/07/2025138,133 mi+4,500 mi
- 08/10/2026142,813 mi+4,680 mi
Average of roughly 3,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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