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251 BTD

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,477 mi
Last recorded189,477 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration251 BTD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 189,477 miles

manufactures under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2025 178,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 165,055 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 165,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 152,852 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 152,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 134,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 119,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 105,421 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 86,321 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))

Fail 1 May 2019 86,321 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp likely to become detached (4.6.1 (c) (ii))

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 29 Mar 2018 65,874 miles

Front tyres worn slightly approx. 4 mm

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

Rear brake pads 4 mm

Fail 29 Mar 2018 65,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn slightly approx. 4 mm

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

Rear brake pads 4 mm

Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,969 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 26,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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251 BTD is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 251 BTD, 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 251 BTD registered?

251 BTD is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is 251 BTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 251 BTD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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