2013 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YG13 AFN
2013 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 187,764 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,764 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.
YG13 AFN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 187,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YG13 AFN Mileage History
- 11/03/201639,119 mi
- 27/04/201640,592 mi+1,473 mi
- 18/03/201746,361 mi+5,769 mi
- 23/03/201861,025 mi+14,664 mi
- 23/03/201861,025 mi
- 21/03/201982,265 mi+21,240 mi
- 22/03/201982,268 mi+3 mi
- 23/03/2020103,391 mi+21,123 mi
- 24/03/2020103,391 mi
- 18/03/2021111,421 mi+8,030 mi
- 16/03/2022123,833 mi+12,412 mi
- 24/03/2022123,833 mi
- 24/03/2023144,505 mi+20,672 mi
- 24/03/2023144,523 mi+18 mi
- 22/03/2024165,224 mi+20,701 mi
- 20/10/2025181,843 mi+16,619 mi
- 29/09/2026187,764 mi+5,921 mi
Average of roughly 14,087 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
YG13 AFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 3 Series (YG13 AFN) between March 2016 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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