2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · OV13 OHW
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2013. Recorded mileage 60,164 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV13 OHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 60,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV13 OHW 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 (OV13 OHW) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
OV13 OHW Mileage History
- 19/05/202337,182 mi
- 29/04/202438,369 mi+1,187 mi
- 29/04/202438,369 mi
- 20/05/202548,096 mi+9,727 mi
- 14/05/202660,164 mi+12,068 mi
Average of roughly 7,695 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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