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AE63 BTU

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,340 mi
Last recorded66,340 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 BTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 66,340 miles

Nearside Rear shocker sleeve detached

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 66,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker sleeve detached

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 63,312 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,053 miles

Nearside Rear Inner light unit water damaged

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2023 57,053 miles

Nearside Rear Inner light unit water damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2022 51,213 miles

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 11 Oct 2021 45,510 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 11 Oct 2021 45,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 11 Nov 2020 39,839 miles

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 11 Nov 2020 39,839 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 32,640 miles

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play,advise

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 32,638 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads too low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play,advise

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 27,502 miles

under floor tray fitted unable to check some components

Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,145 miles

both front tyres starting to wear smooth on the extreme inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn smooth on the inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,335 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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AE63 BTU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 AE63 BTU, 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 AE63 BTU registered?

AE63 BTU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is AE63 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 BTU 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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