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143 TPG

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration143 TPG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 125,936 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 117,200 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 107,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,300 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,774 miles

Nearside Front Driving lamp lense cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,298 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,502 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,203 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,904 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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143 TPG is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 143 TPG, 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 143 TPG registered?

143 TPG is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is 143 TPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 143 TPG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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