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AAZ 996

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

227,826 mi
Last recorded227,826 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 996
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 227,826 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 214,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 199,986 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 186,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 170,263 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 152,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 122,764 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 116,756 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 108,018 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 108,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 94,253 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 73,046 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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AAZ 996 is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AAZ 996, 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 AAZ 996 registered?

AAZ 996 is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is AAZ 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAZ 996 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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