2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · ME13 COL
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 69,102 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME13 COL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 69,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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ME13 COL 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 (ME13 COL) between October 2022 and September 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: Tyres (4 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.
ME13 COL Mileage History
- 05/10/202250,916 mi
- 27/09/202354,759 mi+3,843 mi
- 02/10/202458,747 mi+3,988 mi
- 17/09/202564,265 mi+5,518 mi
- 22/09/202669,102 mi+4,837 mi
Average of roughly 4,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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