2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SM13 NLP
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2013. Recorded mileage 96,894 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
SM13 NLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2026
- 96,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM13 NLP 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 (SM13 NLP) between November 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
SM13 NLP Mileage History
- 29/11/202180,186 mi
- 02/12/202180,220 mi+34 mi
- 01/12/202288,943 mi+8,723 mi
- 07/05/202591,690 mi+2,747 mi
- 04/05/202696,894 mi+5,204 mi
Average of roughly 3,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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