2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YD63 DRO
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 126,911 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,911 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.
YD63 DRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 126,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD63 DRO 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 (YD63 DRO) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall all around tyre (5”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YD63 DRO Mileage History
- 21/10/2022104,379 mi
- 23/10/2023115,378 mi+10,999 mi
- 02/11/2023115,806 mi+428 mi
- 30/10/2024126,900 mi+11,094 mi
- 31/10/2024126,911 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 11,104 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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