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A12 KFS

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,074 mi
Last recorded41,074 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 41,074 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 38,163 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 34,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 30,968 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 25,986 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 23,467 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 21,281 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 18,163 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 15,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 13,328 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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A12 KFS is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A12 KFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 KFS registered?

A12 KFS is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is A12 KFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 KFS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 KFS have outstanding finance?

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