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AF13 AKV

2013 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,262 mi
Last recorded186,262 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 AKV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 186,262 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 164,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in inner rack assembly (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 132,796 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 105,386 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,281 miles

both rear tyres winters

Fail 15 Feb 2016 89,281 miles

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

both rear tyres winters

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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AF13 AKV is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AF13 AKV, 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 AF13 AKV registered?

AF13 AKV is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is AF13 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 AKV shows 6 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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