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50 SBX

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,637 mi
Last recorded93,637 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 SBX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 93,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 82,575 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 72,779 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,817 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 43,209 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage/chip in zone (A) less then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 33,644 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Washers not working but temperature below zero.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 22,165 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 19,086 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 17,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 12,917 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 10,454 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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50 SBX is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 50 SBX, 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 50 SBX registered?

50 SBX is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is 50 SBX safe to buy?

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