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AF13 MUV

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,118 mi
Last recorded88,118 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 MUV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 88,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 3 Mar 2025 83,857 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, wearing on outer edges, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims and covers,

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded small, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, small corrosion, pits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,256 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, low on outer edges, 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front dash, service message on,

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims and covers,

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 69,076 miles

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims/covers,

Fail 22 Mar 2023 68,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,404 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 46,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 37,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 29,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,982 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre to cords. but within 25mm of requirements

Pass 8 Mar 2016 15,245 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 MUV is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

AF13 MUV is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is AF13 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 MUV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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