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8 DSG

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,937 mi
Last recorded127,937 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 DSG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 127,937 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 123,219 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 123,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 113,544 miles

Offside front TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

Pass 20 Apr 2023 106,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,640 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2021 85,230 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))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 85,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 80,787 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,956 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,318 miles

Engine covers and 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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8 DSG is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 8 DSG, 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 8 DSG registered?

8 DSG is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is 8 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 DSG 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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