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AB51 HAS

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,654 mi
Last recorded17,654 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 HAS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 17,654 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 16,717 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 15,559 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 14,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 13,532 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 12,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 10,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 8,847 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 7,263 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 5,029 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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AB51 HAS is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB51 HAS, 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 AB51 HAS registered?

AB51 HAS is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2013.

Is AB51 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB51 HAS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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