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74 RJN

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,943 mi
Last recorded164,943 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration74 RJN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 164,943 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2026 164,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 154,391 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 154,388 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front wipers smear slightly.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 140,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 140,906 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 129,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 117,619 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,500 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,917 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,034 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 84,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre scrubbed on edges.

rear diff misting oil from n/s output shaft seal.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,376 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer edge of tread bald

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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74 RJN is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 74 RJN, 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 74 RJN registered?

74 RJN is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is 74 RJN safe to buy?

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