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AE63 XDC

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,333 mi
Last recorded181,333 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 181,333 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 168,453 miles

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

Shock absorber(s) have weakened affect

Small stone chip to windscreen

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2024 168,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Shock absorber(s) have weakened affect

Small stone chip to windscreen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 149,913 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 149,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 137,616 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 128,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Outer Sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 128,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Outer Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2020 116,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 116,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED Fitted, affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED Fitted, affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 111,435 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,517 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 XDC is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

AE63 XDC is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is AE63 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 XDC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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