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AE13 FKA

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,933 mi
Last recorded24,933 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 FKA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 24,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 24,932 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 22,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 20,331 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 19,085 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 17,527 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 16,150 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 1 offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 14,630 miles

very low emissions no readings

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 12,256 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 9,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 7,095 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 4,901 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 5 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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AE13 FKA is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AE13 FKA, 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 AE13 FKA registered?

AE13 FKA is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is AE13 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 FKA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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