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AE63 BWU

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,556 mi
Last recorded65,556 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 BWU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 65,556 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,751 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 57,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,509 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 39,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin a little low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 31,766 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 31,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 27,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tapered edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look a little low through the wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,202 miles

Front tyres tapering on both edges

Rear tyres tapering on inside edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 18,457 miles

Front (both sides but mainly osf) tyres tapering on outside edge

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 BWU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE63 BWU, 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 BWU registered?

AE63 BWU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is AE63 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 BWU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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