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AE13 VZC

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,068 mi
Last recorded141,068 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 141,068 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 118,437 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 117,720 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,027 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,990 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,788 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 57,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake disc scored

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 VZC is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZC, 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

How do I check the history of AE13 VZC?

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What year was AE13 VZC registered?

AE13 VZC is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AE13 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 VZC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE13 VZC have outstanding finance?

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