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72 KEV

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,747 mi
Last recorded28,747 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 KEV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 28,747 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 28,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 25,610 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 22,423 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 14,292 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 9,811 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 6,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 5,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 4,705 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 4,058 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 3,193 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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72 KEV is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 72 KEV, 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 72 KEV registered?

72 KEV is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is 72 KEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 72 KEV 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.

Does 72 KEV have outstanding finance?

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