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AE10 SAM

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,278 mi
Last recorded112,278 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE10 SAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 112,278 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 112,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,043 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 100,759 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 100,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 94,901 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 94,901 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 87,550 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,689 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,631 miles

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

undertrays fitted some testable items not visable

Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,754 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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AE10 SAM is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE10 SAM, 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 AE10 SAM registered?

AE10 SAM is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is AE10 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE10 SAM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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