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AE63 WLJ

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,386 mi
Last recorded154,386 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 154,386 miles

hand brake travel on limit

Pass 8 Jan 2025 138,662 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

rear diff damp

Fail 8 Jan 2025 138,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing low on edges

rear diff damp

Pass 5 Jan 2024 129,693 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,143 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,266 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,657 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 worn to second layer on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre run on flat tyre and leaking ()

chassis plate damaged on door pillar

Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,287 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 74,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,940 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 38,896 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

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 WLJ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

AE63 WLJ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is AE63 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 WLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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