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22 MEB

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,558 mi
Last recorded56,558 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 MEB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 56,558 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 56,558 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,826 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 51,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 42,981 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,074 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 34,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 27,209 miles

Imbalance to parking brakes with offside lagging.

Under trays present impeding inspection.

Washer fluid requires changing.

Fail 19 Feb 2018 27,209 miles

Imbalance to parking brakes with offside lagging.

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under trays present impeding inspection.

Washer fluid requires changing.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,115 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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22 MEB is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 22 MEB, 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 22 MEB registered?

22 MEB is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 August 2013.

Is 22 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 MEB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 22 MEB have outstanding finance?

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