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A3 BHX

2013 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,012 mi
Last recorded76,012 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BHX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 76,012 miles

Front tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,582 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 74,582 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 72,366 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 67,024 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 61,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 57,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,835 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,695 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,199 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 25,996 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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A3 BHX is a 2013 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 19,534 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 BHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 13 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 BHX registered?

A3 BHX is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is A3 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 BHX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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