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AE13 OAW

2013 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,746 mi
Last recorded68,746 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 OAW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 68,746 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 68,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 65,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 62,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 59,385 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 59,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 55,885 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,943 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 52,073 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 47,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 41,298 miles

Front disc's worn

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay, fuel lines and brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2017 36,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,690 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 OAW is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

AE13 OAW is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is AE13 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 OAW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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