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AD02 TWO

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,518 mi
Last recorded153,518 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TWO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 153,518 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 144,904 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 139,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 129,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 123,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front track arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front track arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 118,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 111,415 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 111,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 76,342 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 33,243 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 33,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 16,757 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 16,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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AD02 TWO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AD02 TWO, 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 AD02 TWO registered?

AD02 TWO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AD02 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 TWO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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