2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YA13 CVE
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 61,239 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,239 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YA13 CVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2025
- 61,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA13 CVE 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 (YA13 CVE) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
YA13 CVE Mileage History
- 02/08/202250,084 mi
- 15/07/202358,311 mi+8,227 mi
- 20/07/202358,340 mi+29 mi
- 10/08/202459,438 mi+1,098 mi
- 09/08/202561,239 mi+1,801 mi
Average of roughly 3,694 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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