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AB55 MTB

2013 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,788 mi
Last recorded138,788 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 MTB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 138,788 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 138,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe retaining bolt snapped (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 128,019 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 117,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,424 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 81,947 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 64,993 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 57,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,540 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 42,540 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,608 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,519 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,683 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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AB55 MTB is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AB55 MTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB55 MTB registered?

AB55 MTB is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is AB55 MTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 MTB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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