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A12 PYA

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,749 mi
Last recorded100,749 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PYA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 100,749 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 92,625 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,465 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 76,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on front brake discs both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,396 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,183 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 55,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,607 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,013 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 40,013 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 PYA is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 A12 PYA, 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 PYA registered?

A12 PYA is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is A12 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 PYA 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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