2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SW63 FSN
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 190,843 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,843 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.
SW63 FSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 190,843 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW63 FSN Mileage History
- 11/04/2022172,282 mi
- 06/07/2023179,943 mi+7,661 mi
- 04/07/2024184,451 mi+4,508 mi
- 26/06/2025190,718 mi+6,267 mi
- 07/07/2025190,843 mi+125 mi
Average of roughly 5,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW63 FSN 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 (SW63 FSN) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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