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A221 URE

2013 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,956 mi
Last recorded81,956 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA221 URE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 81,956 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 81,924 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 70,891 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 70,891 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH TYRES 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH TYRES 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 62,071 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,125 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 51,231 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 48,296 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,792 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 40,920 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 33,788 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,184 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 28,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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A221 URE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 A221 URE, 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 A221 URE registered?

A221 URE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2013.

Is A221 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A221 URE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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