2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y88 TAW
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 147,854 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,854 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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Y88 TAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2025
- 147,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y88 TAW 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 (Y88 TAW) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 December 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
Y88 TAW Mileage History
- 30/09/2022137,762 mi
- 01/12/2023142,716 mi+4,954 mi
- 15/12/2023142,723 mi+7 mi
- 12/12/2024145,830 mi+3,107 mi
- 07/12/2025147,854 mi+2,024 mi
Average of roughly 3,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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