2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · TP05 OWL
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 190,926 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,926 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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TP05 OWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 190,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TP05 OWL 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 (TP05 OWL) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Road wheel fixing missing o/s & n/s wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
TP05 OWL Mileage History
- 07/11/2023159,368 mi
- 13/11/2023159,588 mi+220 mi
- 23/11/2024178,329 mi+18,741 mi
- 17/11/2025190,926 mi+12,597 mi
- 17/11/2025190,926 mi
Average of roughly 15,550 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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