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AE63 BWB

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,785 mi
Last recorded116,785 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 BWB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 116,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 116,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 110,922 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 110,922 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 104,155 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 104,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 98,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,667 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,594 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 83,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inappropriate repair on outer shoulder has damaged cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 72,370 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,621 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,539 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,487 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 BWB is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BWB, 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 AE63 BWB registered?

AE63 BWB is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2013.

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