2013 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · SW13 VGF
2013 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 86,441 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
SW13 VGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 86,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW13 VGF Mileage History
- 09/03/202484,331 mi
- 14/03/202484,332 mi+1 mi
- 11/03/202585,396 mi+1,064 mi
- 26/02/202686,441 mi+1,045 mi
- 26/02/202686,441 mi
Average of roughly 1,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW13 VGF 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 (SW13 VGF) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 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: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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