2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · VA13 BKJ
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 144,265 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA13 BKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 144,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VA13 BKJ 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 (VA13 BKJ) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VA13 BKJ Mileage History
- 30/03/2023111,714 mi
- 27/03/2024121,519 mi+9,805 mi
- 02/04/2024121,521 mi+2 mi
- 07/04/2025132,978 mi+11,457 mi
- 10/04/2026144,265 mi+11,287 mi
Average of roughly 10,739 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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