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20 JXU

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,731 mi
Last recorded84,731 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 JXU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 84,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 80,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 72,451 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 66,178 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,937 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2020 60,147 miles

under trays fitted, obscuring underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2019 56,913 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted, covering underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2018 51,050 miles

light outer edge wear of front tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2017 43,810 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 37,476 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 37,476 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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20 JXU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 20 JXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 20 JXU registered?

20 JXU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is 20 JXU safe to buy?

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