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A16 LUF

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,818 mi
Last recorded81,818 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LUF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 81,818 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 81,796 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 77,804 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,967 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 68,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 63,614 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,862 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,039 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 52,961 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 50,572 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 42,374 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 32,800 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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A16 LUF is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A16 LUF, 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 A16 LUF registered?

A16 LUF is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is A16 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 LUF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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