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AE13 LVN

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,608 mi
Last recorded143,608 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 LVN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 143,608 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 138,392 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2022 128,823 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 119,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 111,525 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge. ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 102,116 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 102,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,062 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,158 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,386 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LVN is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LVN, 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 AE13 LVN registered?

AE13 LVN is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2013.

Is AE13 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 LVN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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