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3 JYC

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

279,339 mi
Last recorded279,339 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 JYC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 279,339 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 262,048 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 246,119 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 223,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 200,225 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 179,029 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 162,469 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 134,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,330 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,157 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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3 JYC is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 3 JYC, 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 3 JYC registered?

3 JYC is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is 3 JYC safe to buy?

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