2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RK13 XSY
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 175,949 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK13 XSY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 175,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RK13 XSY Mileage History
- 08/03/201644,614 mi
- 07/03/201764,236 mi+19,622 mi
- 16/05/201765,522 mi+1,286 mi
- 16/05/201875,579 mi+10,057 mi
- 13/05/201985,890 mi+10,311 mi
- 30/04/202094,971 mi+9,081 mi
- 05/05/2021102,066 mi+7,095 mi
- 10/05/2021102,070 mi+4 mi
- 13/05/2022119,544 mi+17,474 mi
- 13/05/2022119,544 mi
- 04/05/2023135,803 mi+16,259 mi
- 05/05/2023135,830 mi+27 mi
- 30/05/2024150,927 mi+15,097 mi
- 30/05/2024150,927 mi
- 11/06/2025165,250 mi+14,323 mi
- 11/06/2025165,250 mi
- 05/06/2026175,949 mi+10,699 mi
Average of roughly 12,822 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
RK13 XSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (RK13 XSY) between March 2016 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn osf lower ball joint loose in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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