2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NL13 NDC
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 172,900 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL13 NDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 172,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL13 NDC 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 (NL13 NDC) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NL13 NDC Mileage History
- 29/11/2022130,087 mi
- 25/11/2023145,226 mi+15,139 mi
- 15/11/2024161,558 mi+16,332 mi
- 13/02/2026172,687 mi+11,129 mi
- 24/02/2026172,900 mi+213 mi
Average of roughly 13,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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