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1 EAO

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,239 mi
Last recorded127,239 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 EAO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 127,239 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 117,549 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 117,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 105,338 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 95,281 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,107 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,920 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,154 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,844 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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1 EAO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 1 EAO, 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 1 EAO registered?

1 EAO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 August 2013.

Is 1 EAO safe to buy?

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