2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YA13 LVB
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 66,235 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA13 LVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 66,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA13 LVB 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 LVB) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 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 (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
YA13 LVB Mileage History
- 17/05/202360,363 mi
- 15/05/202462,799 mi+2,436 mi
- 15/05/202462,799 mi
- 14/05/202564,830 mi+2,031 mi
- 14/05/202666,235 mi+1,405 mi
Average of roughly 1,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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