2013 BMW 3 Series 4.0L Petrol · YN13 UJL
2013 BMW 3 Series (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 65,691 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- 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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YN13 UJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 65,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YN13 UJL 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 (YN13 UJL) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
YN13 UJL Mileage History
- 31/03/202262,925 mi
- 31/03/202262,925 mi
- 03/04/202364,763 mi+1,838 mi
- 22/05/202565,640 mi+877 mi
- 03/08/202665,691 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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