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AE53 LOU

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,917 mi
Last recorded132,917 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LOU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 132,917 miles

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

rear underbody covered with slight surface rust

Pass 28 May 2025 125,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 116,757 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 94,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,756 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,028 miles

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

Slight travel at parking brake

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under body trays

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,750 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Several small stone chips across the windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2018 38,704 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Several small stone chips across the windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,702 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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AE53 LOU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AE53 LOU, 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 AE53 LOU registered?

AE53 LOU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AE53 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 LOU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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