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59 RAY

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,068 mi
Last recorded85,068 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 RAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 85,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 80,337 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 75,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 70,020 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 64,235 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,958 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2019 49,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,442 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,995 miles

under trays fitted

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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59 RAY is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,999cc petrol 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 59 RAY, 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 59 RAY registered?

59 RAY is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is 59 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 59 RAY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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