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AE63 XJF

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,868 mi
Last recorded143,868 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 XJF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 143,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 132,521 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 132,338 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread and inner edges both wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 116,804 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 109,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,688 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 107,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,332 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,723 miles

brake fluid not checked as not visible

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

no emissions detected at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to detect emissions.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,237 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 XJF is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

AE63 XJF is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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The MOT history for AE63 XJF 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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