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AF13 MFZ

2013 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 MFZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 103,198 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 96,991 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 96,499 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 89,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 81,147 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 69,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2021 60,139 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,396 miles

Offside Front wearing uneven

Fail 24 Mar 2020 57,396 miles

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

Offside Front wearing uneven

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 53,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,223 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,031 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 MFZ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Red 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 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

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

Is AF13 MFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 MFZ 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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