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12 JSD

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,660 mi
Last recorded17,660 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 JSD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 17,660 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 17,135 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 16,491 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 15,698 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 15,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 14,604 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 13,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre production date 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre production date 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 13,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre production date 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre production date 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 13,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 12,278 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 11,559 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 8,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 6,416 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 3,172 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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12 JSD is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 73,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 JSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 JSD registered?

12 JSD is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is 12 JSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 JSD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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