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AE13 ZVJ

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,027 mi
Last recorded87,027 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,027 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 83,106 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,494 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,209 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake pads over half worn and slight brake judder

Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear brake pads half worn.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear brake pads around half worn.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 50,868 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,385 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,789 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,423 miles

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 ZVJ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

AE13 ZVJ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is AE13 ZVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 ZVJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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