2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF63 YTU
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 121,592 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 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 30 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,592 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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YF63 YTU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 121,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YF63 YTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (YF63 YTU) between December 2016 and August 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side on front and Brake pads wear warning light on dash baurd (1.1.13 (”.
YF63 YTU Mileage History
- 09/12/201654,126 mi
- 09/12/201654,126 mi
- 03/10/201770,712 mi+16,586 mi
- 03/10/201770,712 mi
- 12/09/201875,826 mi+5,114 mi
- 03/10/201985,238 mi+9,412 mi
- 29/08/202085,646 mi+408 mi
- 23/08/202193,894 mi+8,248 mi
- 27/08/202193,980 mi+86 mi
- 31/08/2022100,340 mi+6,360 mi
- 24/08/2023109,205 mi+8,865 mi
- 01/09/2023109,355 mi+150 mi
- 07/08/2024121,592 mi+12,237 mi
Average of roughly 8,807 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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