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AD52 OLL

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,259 mi
Last recorded133,259 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 OLL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 133,259 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 121,214 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 121,212 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 116,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,810 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 96,454 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 89,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,760 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view

vehicle has three rubber valves and one metal valve

Fail 13 Sep 2016 57,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

under tray fitted obscuring view

vehicle has three rubber valves and one metal valve

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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AD52 OLL is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD52 OLL, 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 AD52 OLL registered?

AD52 OLL is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is AD52 OLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 OLL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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