2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SC07 ARR
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 120,231 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,231 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SC07 ARR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 120,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC07 ARR 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 (SC07 ARR) between September 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SC07 ARR Mileage History
- 26/09/2024105,330 mi
- 05/10/2024105,352 mi+22 mi
- 05/03/2025109,082 mi+3,730 mi
- 07/03/2025109,083 mi+1 mi
- 03/03/2026120,231 mi+11,148 mi
Average of roughly 10,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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