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2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,400 mi
Last recorded76,400 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 BET
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 76,400 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 27 Nov 2025 76,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 22 Nov 2024 72,694 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 67,726 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 63,587 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 63,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 57,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,505 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 48,158 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 48,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,617 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,323 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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5 BET is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 5 BET, 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 5 BET?

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What year was 5 BET registered?

5 BET is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 June 2013.

Is 5 BET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 BET shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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