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AF13 JRU

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,360 mi
Last recorded134,360 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 JRU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 134,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 124,656 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 116,641 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 116,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 107,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 101,919 miles

Boot/tailgate can only be opened by key fob

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 101,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Boot/tailgate can only be opened by key fob

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 95,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 92,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ****worn to 1.6**** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ****worn to 1.6**** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,259 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,931 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 68,931 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,707 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 JRU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

AF13 JRU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is AF13 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 JRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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