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A18 PMA

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,342 mi
Last recorded28,342 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PMA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 28,342 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 26,958 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 26,861 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 23,421 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 20,474 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 17,743 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 16,148 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 14,651 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 14,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 12,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 10,224 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 7,655 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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A18 PMA is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A18 PMA, 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 A18 PMA registered?

A18 PMA is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 June 2013.

Is A18 PMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 PMA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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