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1 TDH

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,591 mi
Last recorded39,591 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 TDH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 39,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre brake light inoperative

front subframe corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 37,672 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 36,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 32,238 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 26,444 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 26,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 25,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 22,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 16,591 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 13,409 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 10,161 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 TDH is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 TDH, 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 TDH registered?

1 TDH is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2013.

Is 1 TDH safe to buy?

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