2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OV13 USX
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 137,011 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV13 USX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 137,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV13 USX 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 USX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))”; “Front Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OV13 USX Mileage History
- 03/09/2024120,997 mi
- 04/09/2024120,997 mi
- 09/09/2025124,770 mi+3,773 mi
- 11/09/2025124,770 mi
- 05/09/2026137,011 mi+12,241 mi
Average of roughly 7,992 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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