2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y10 AAR
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 131,142 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y10 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/11/2026
- 131,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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Y10 AAR 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 (Y10 AAR) between December 2023 and November 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear straight are one of two arms .outer ball joint exce”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
Y10 AAR Mileage History
- 13/12/2023115,485 mi
- 02/10/2024120,704 mi+5,219 mi
- 24/10/2025125,172 mi+4,468 mi
- 05/11/2025125,201 mi+29 mi
- 02/11/2026131,142 mi+5,941 mi
Average of roughly 5,422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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