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754 PCV

2013 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,352 mi
Last recorded115,352 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration754 PCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 115,352 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 115,352 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 105,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack on o/s/f (appears to have lift in ram)

Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 89,237 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 89,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,459 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,008 miles

underside covered with plastic obscuring components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,000 miles

under pans fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,500 miles

plastic shields covering components obscuring inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,626 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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754 PCV is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 754 PCV, 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 754 PCV registered?

754 PCV is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is 754 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 754 PCV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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