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AE63 LJK

2013 BMW 3 Series

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

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Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,128 mi
Last recorded171,128 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 LJK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 171,128 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 165,447 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 159,621 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 152,756 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 145,570 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 145,569 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 139,475 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 139,475 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,172 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 122,777 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 122,777 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 115,946 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LJK is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

AE63 LJK is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is AE63 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 LJK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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