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2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PX13 ULW

PX13 ULW

2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 140,530 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2013 · Carlisle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
140,530 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend over the last two years. The most recent inspection in September 2025 at 140,530 miles passed with no defects or advisories, following a sequence of three clean passes since early 2023. This lack of recorded issues in the most recent tests suggests that the previous owner has proactively addressed minor wear and tear before it escalated into test failures. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,800 miles per annum. The data shows a steady accumulation of miles, notably the 20,300 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, followed by another 16,000 miles leading into September 2025. This regular interval indicates the car is used frequently rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals and preventing components like brake caliper pins from seizing. Despite the recent clean records, the buyer should remain mindful of the failure in February 2023 at 94,557 miles. Although the vehicle passed the retest just two miles later, such a failure indicates a mechanical or safety defect that required immediate rectification. Given the 140,000-mile mark, a physical inspection should focus on the condition of the front suspension bushes and coil springs, which are common wear points on this BMW generation. The chassis should also be checked for structural corrosion on the subframe and mounting points, as the MOT test does not always capture early-stage surface rust until it reaches a failure threshold.

PX13 ULW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
  • 140,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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PX13 ULW Mileage History

  1. 27/02/202394,557 mi
  2. 27/02/202394,559 mi+2 mi
  3. 26/10/2023104,110 mi+9,551 mi
  4. 22/10/2024124,415 mi+20,305 mi
  5. 03/09/2025140,530 mi+16,115 mi

Average of roughly 18,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PX13 ULW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (PX13 ULW) between February 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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