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AE13 YPL

2013 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,357 mi
Last recorded125,357 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 YPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 125,357 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 113,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 106,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 97,820 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ()

Fail 23 Nov 2022 97,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2554018 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 92,537 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2554018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 57,536 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 58,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer

Fail 29 May 2018 58,523 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,280 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2017 42,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre wear on edges

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,464 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 30,464 miles

covers & shields fitted

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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 YPL is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YPL, 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 YPL registered?

AE13 YPL is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AE13 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 YPL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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