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AE13 ZVK

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,584 mi
Last recorded173,584 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 173,584 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 160,423 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 159,763 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 133,554 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 118,243 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 102,099 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 95,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 87,430 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,424 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZVK 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 80%.

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 ZVK, 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 ZVK registered?

AE13 ZVK is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is AE13 ZVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 ZVK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE13 ZVK have outstanding finance?

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