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AE63 ZTR

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,774 mi
Last recorded109,774 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 ZTR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 109,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 101,213 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 101,213 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,218 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 94,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 89,175 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 89,175 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,544 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 76,544 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,890 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,118 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,118 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,682 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All of them (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)

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 ZTR is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

AE63 ZTR is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is AE63 ZTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 ZTR 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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