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AE63 VLO

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,391 mi
Last recorded97,391 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 97,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS+OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,135 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S(Forward arms, perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,400 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 75,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,177 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 53,802 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 44,273 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 34,148 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 34,148 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,124 miles

Engine Cover and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,178 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 VLO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

AE63 VLO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is AE63 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 VLO 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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