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AE63 ZTZ

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,245 mi
Last recorded111,245 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 111,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2025 105,082 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 100,338 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 100,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 95,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,011 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 76,363 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake disc wearing low and corroded

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 76,363 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Nearside and Offside brake disc wearing low and corroded

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,850 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,964 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 60,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,171 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,798 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 ZTZ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

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

Is AE63 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 ZTZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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