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AF13 BMW

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,855 mi
Last recorded53,855 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 53,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,558 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 47,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 41,135 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 41,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 33,808 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 28,552 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 27,501 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 27,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative and offside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 26,497 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 5 Nov 2016 24,944 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 22,466 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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AF13 BMW is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF13 BMW, 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 BMW registered?

AF13 BMW is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is AF13 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 BMW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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