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408 GLT

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,345 mi
Last recorded40,345 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration408 GLT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 40,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 37,303 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 33,751 miles

Rear Registration plate poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2024 33,751 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 30,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 26,595 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 22,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 19,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 13,916 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 8,693 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 2,702 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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408 GLT is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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 408 GLT, 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

How do I check the history of 408 GLT?

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What year was 408 GLT registered?

408 GLT is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2013.

Is 408 GLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 408 GLT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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