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AF13 JSZ

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,237 mi
Last recorded78,237 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 JSZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 78,237 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 72,095 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 60,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 59,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,692 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 53,692 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 51,359 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,781 miles

front brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 42,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,263 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 37,263 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front fog light bulb insecure

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 JSZ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

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

Is AF13 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 JSZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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