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AE63 XNS

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,396 mi
Last recorded125,396 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 XNS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 125,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

brake light on dash

Fail 17 Apr 2026 125,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in sidewall ()

brake light on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2025 114,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 114,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,087 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

front tyres outer edges signs of wear

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,260 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 81,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,375 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 35,481 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 35,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 25,590 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 15,139 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 XNS is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

AE63 XNS is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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