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17 XPG

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,456 mi
Last recorded70,456 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 XPG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,456 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,345 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 69,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 67,543 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,039 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 65,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 May 2022 61,675 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,192 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 59,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,149 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 53,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 51,484 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s+n/s low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,044 miles

Front number plate damaged

N/s/f tyre inner sidewall slight splits

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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17 XPG is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 17 XPG, 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 17 XPG registered?

17 XPG is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is 17 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 XPG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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