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A7 XRK

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

202,942 mi
Last recorded202,942 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XRK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 202,942 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 126,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 183,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 113,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 162,091 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 162,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 103,225 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 147,789 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,582 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,280 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 128,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,351 miles

Nearside rear tyre is close to limit

Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,332 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 120,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,091 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,994 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 101,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad wear sensor wiring insecure and rubbing wheel (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake warning lamp staying on

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,911 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,480 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,919 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,967 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,587 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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A7 XRK is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 A7 XRK, 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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A7 XRK is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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