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A15 EJH

2013 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,464 mi
Last recorded140,464 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 EJH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 140,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 128,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 114,690 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 114,675 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TRED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 99,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 99,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,687 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,023 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable too see pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 73,627 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable too see pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,036 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,260 miles

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

N/S/F foglamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,911 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,932 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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A15 EJH is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A15 EJH, 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 A15 EJH registered?

A15 EJH is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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