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AE13 VZP

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,295 mi
Last recorded136,295 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 136,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 126,314 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 125,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 117,839 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,778 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,782 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,719 miles

Front tyres feathering slightly on inner shoulders

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,004 miles

Both rear tyres on legal tread limit.

Nearside front tyre tread low and going bold on inner edge.

Offside front tyre bold on very outer edge.

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 VZP is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

AE13 VZP is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is AE13 VZP safe to buy?

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