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A140 JOY

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,033 mi
Last recorded97,033 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA140 JOY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 97,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT SLIGHT INNER WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 97,024 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-35-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT SLIGHT INNER WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-19 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,708 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 81,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative mechinism seized (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 74,722 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 74,720 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,058 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 66,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,818 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,746 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 48,746 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 39,512 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,391 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,224 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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A140 JOY is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A140 JOY, 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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A140 JOY is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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