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AF13 LML

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,370 mi
Last recorded111,370 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 LML
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 111,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar link dust cover split

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 18 Jan 2025 105,557 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 100,606 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,205 miles

Front knocking noise from rack area

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

undertrays obscuring components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,736 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,530 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 64,883 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 61,488 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,336 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,217 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,516 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 48,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,317 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 LML is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LML, 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 LML registered?

AF13 LML is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AF13 LML safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 LML shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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