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AE13 UTC

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,001 mi
Last recorded191,001 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 UTC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 191,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides front and rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 187,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2024 184,899 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 181,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 177,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 177,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 162,298 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 162,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 152,799 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 147,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 143,765 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 138,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 126,526 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 126,525 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 UTC is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE13 UTC, 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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AE13 UTC is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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