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A21 PHE

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,971 mi
Last recorded116,971 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 PHE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 116,971 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 116,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 105,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 105,981 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 96,473 miles

O/S/R handbrake efficiency just met

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non-repairable ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 85,359 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2023 85,312 miles

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

Steering component deformed steering rack offside inner tie rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 75,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 59,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 49,054 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 49,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 44,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 44,605 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 39,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,792 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 28,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close too cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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A21 PHE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A21 PHE, 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 A21 PHE registered?

A21 PHE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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