2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · T7 BRA
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 189,441 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,441 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.
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T7 BRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 189,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T7 BRA 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 (T7 BRA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
T7 BRA Mileage History
- 07/03/2024148,627 mi
- 10/03/2025171,190 mi+22,563 mi
- 13/03/2025171,190 mi
- 18/03/2026189,441 mi+18,251 mi
- 20/03/2026189,441 mi
Average of roughly 20,064 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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