2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PY62 HCX
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 251,202 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY62 HCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 251,202 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.
PY62 HCX 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 (PY62 HCX) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 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), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
PY62 HCX Mileage History
- 28/03/2024222,184 mi
- 28/03/2024222,184 mi
- 01/04/2025243,131 mi+20,947 mi
- 03/04/2025243,131 mi
- 25/03/2026251,202 mi+8,071 mi
Average of roughly 14,575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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