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AB04 BAX

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,623 mi
Last recorded127,623 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 BAX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 127,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 120,433 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,136 miles

TPMS Light illuminated

Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,791 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 101,902 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Light illuminated

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 97,198 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,735 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 61,623 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2016 51,063 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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AB04 BAX is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 AB04 BAX, 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 AB04 BAX registered?

AB04 BAX is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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The MOT history for AB04 BAX 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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