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2013 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,555 mi
Last recorded85,555 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration247 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,555 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on shoulders slightly also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on shoulders slightly also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 79,823 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on shoulders slightly also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on shoulders slightly also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 71,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 64,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommended (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

washers frozen at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2022 56,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 56,519 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,492 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - change now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - change now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,264 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 26,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 17,712 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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247 BMW is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 247 BMW, 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 247 BMW registered?

247 BMW is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is 247 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 247 BMW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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