2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · TE04 BAT
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2013. Recorded mileage 120,175 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TE04 BAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 120,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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TE04 BAT 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 (TE04 BAT) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 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 (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm as cut deep enough to reach cords also 2254518 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm as cut deep enough to reach cords also 2254518 (5.2.3 (e))”.
TE04 BAT Mileage History
- 13/03/202397,264 mi
- 29/03/2024105,732 mi+8,468 mi
- 13/03/2025112,002 mi+6,270 mi
- 17/03/2025112,095 mi+93 mi
- 17/04/2026120,175 mi+8,080 mi
Average of roughly 7,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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