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946 RUO

2013 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,163 mi
Last recorded106,163 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration946 RUO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 106,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 106,163 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 93,570 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 30 Nov 2023 81,464 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 71,967 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 56,372 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,550 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 47,136 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 43,191 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 38,825 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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946 RUO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 946 RUO, 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 946 RUO registered?

946 RUO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2013.

Is 946 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 946 RUO 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.

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