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AB04 OCT

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,805 mi
Last recorded95,805 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 OCT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 95,805 miles

Clean Emissions

Pass 5 Jul 2025 90,581 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 13 Jul 2024 84,402 miles

Clean Emissions

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,335 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 70,007 miles

Offside Rear worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,785 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,096 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 48,546 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,300 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 26,300 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 May 2016 16,697 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

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 OCT is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 AB04 OCT, 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 OCT registered?

AB04 OCT is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is AB04 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB04 OCT 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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