2013 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · N16 JBY
2013 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 159,423 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N16 JBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 159,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N16 JBY Mileage History
- 07/08/2024130,677 mi
- 09/08/2024130,734 mi+57 mi
- 28/07/2025143,788 mi+13,054 mi
- 12/08/2026159,423 mi+15,635 mi
- 12/08/2026159,423 mi
Average of roughly 14,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N16 JBY 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 (N16 JBY) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2553519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254019 (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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