2013 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · SH13 UJL
2013 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 112,961 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH13 UJL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
- 112,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH13 UJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (SH13 UJL) between November 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
SH13 UJL Mileage History
- 02/11/202179,617 mi
- 12/09/202280,150 mi+533 mi
- 31/08/202391,152 mi+11,002 mi
- 10/09/2024112,961 mi+21,809 mi
Average of roughly 11,675 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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