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AF13 COH

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,371 mi
Last recorded88,371 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 COH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 88,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 82,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 77,798 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 77,754 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 72,390 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 63,686 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 54,084 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 54,084 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,359 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 46,359 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 38,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 32,681 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 32,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,201 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 23,553 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 23,553 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' old tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

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

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 COH is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF13 COH, 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 COH registered?

AF13 COH is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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