2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · R17 WAJ
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2013. Recorded mileage 152,700 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R17 WAJ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 152,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R17 WAJ Mileage History
- 11/02/201728,290 mi
- 02/03/201843,616 mi+15,326 mi
- 06/11/201970,184 mi+26,568 mi
- 26/02/202184,441 mi+14,257 mi
- 21/02/2022104,555 mi+20,114 mi
- 27/02/2023121,195 mi+16,640 mi
- 27/02/2023121,195 mi
- 27/02/2024139,857 mi+18,662 mi
- 28/02/2024139,857 mi
- 24/01/2025142,525 mi+2,668 mi
- 22/01/2026152,700 mi+10,175 mi
Average of roughly 13,908 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R17 WAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (R17 WAJ) between February 2017 and January 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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