CarVerify

Free Car Check

AEZ 420

2013 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,970 mi
Last recorded110,970 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 420
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 110,970 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 106,284 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,253 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 98,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,202 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 61,973 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,044 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 52,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 41,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 33,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AEZ 420 is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AEZ 420, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEZ 420?

You can check the full history of AEZ 420 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AEZ 420 registered?

AEZ 420 is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 2013.

Is AEZ 420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 420 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEZ 420 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AEZ 420. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.