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AF13 HZD

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,736 mi
Last recorded86,736 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 HZD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 86,736 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 77,593 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 77,593 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 68,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 63,622 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack has very slight play from inner track rod ball joint area (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 60,180 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,190 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 56,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre Valves Perrished

Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bold and tyre 2-2.5mm with small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cuts and 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,594 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,455 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 HZD is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HZD, 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 HZD registered?

AF13 HZD is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AF13 HZD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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