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AF13 FOM

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

217,521 mi
Last recorded217,521 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 FOM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 217,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 208,985 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 201,297 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 186,452 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 25 Sep 2021 159,265 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 107,811 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,993 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 69,221 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,124 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 FOM is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FOM, 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

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What year was AF13 FOM registered?

AF13 FOM is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is AF13 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 FOM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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