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AF13 FML

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,099 mi
Last recorded113,099 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 FML
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 113,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 106,072 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2025 106,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,885 miles

Front washers working but weak

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front wiper blade clip snapped

Fail 4 Mar 2024 97,810 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front washers working but weak

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front wiper blade clip snapped

Pass 10 Mar 2023 89,400 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 81,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be close to 1.5mm minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or close to 1.5mm minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,808 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,457 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,734 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 52,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,776 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,404 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

underbonnet covers fitted

underside covers fitted

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 FML is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 AF13 FML, 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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AF13 FML is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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