2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SB13 OLV
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 192,827 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SB13 OLV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 192,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SB13 OLV Mileage History
- 08/06/201669,234 mi
- 08/06/201669,234 mi
- 14/09/201672,919 mi+3,685 mi
- 23/10/201791,532 mi+18,613 mi
- 17/11/2018110,129 mi+18,597 mi
- 23/11/2018110,149 mi+20 mi
- 30/12/2019128,311 mi+18,162 mi
- 31/12/2019128,311 mi
- 15/12/2020141,026 mi+12,715 mi
- 19/01/202215,845 mi-125,181 mi
- 22/01/2022158,410 mi+142,565 mi
- 29/11/2022172,330 mi+13,920 mi
- 29/11/2022172,330 mi
- 13/11/2023178,047 mi+5,717 mi
- 15/11/2023178,047 mi
- 08/11/2024179,953 mi+1,906 mi
- 09/11/2024179,958 mi+5 mi
- 28/11/2025192,827 mi+12,869 mi
- 28/11/2025192,827 mi
Average of roughly 13,046 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SB13 OLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (SB13 OLV) between June 2016 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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