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AE13 YPD

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,588 mi
Last recorded139,588 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 139,588 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Offside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear boot handle missing opened with key fob

Fail 13 Nov 2025 139,588 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt stalk jammed under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt jammed behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Light lens damage (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear boot handle missing opened with key fob

Pass 8 Nov 2024 129,313 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 125,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,407 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 159,396 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 109,918 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,401 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,259 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,897 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,499 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,925 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YPD is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YPD, 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 YPD registered?

AE13 YPD is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AE13 YPD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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