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AE13 LWF

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,446 mi
Last recorded175,446 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 LWF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 175,446 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 164,149 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 164,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 154,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 144,320 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 138,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ++++++CHILD SEAT INSECURE BADLY FITTED+++++ ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 135,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 125,994 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 122,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 114,564 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 114,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 85,456 miles

Offside Front play in inner rack joints

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 LWF is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

AE13 LWF is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is AE13 LWF safe to buy?

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