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AF13 LWC

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,072 mi
Last recorded166,072 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 166,072 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 154,130 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 154,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 141,973 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 141,446 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 129,855 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 129,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2019 103,967 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,223 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 LWC is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

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

Is AF13 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 LWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF13 LWC have outstanding finance?

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