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A3 PRV

2013 BMW 328

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,397 mi
Last recorded76,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 32847,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PRV
MakeBMW
Model328
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 76,397 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 71,003 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 22 Jun 2024 65,777 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 63,004 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front brakes worn

nearside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2022 62,998 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front brakes worn

nearside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,342 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 37,760 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 37,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2017 26,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 16,578 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 328?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
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A3 PRV is a 2013 BMW 328 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 328 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 PRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 328 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 328 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 PRV registered?

A3 PRV is a 2013 BMW 328, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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