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AF13 MVD

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,261 mi
Last recorded104,261 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 104,261 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 104,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,264 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated almost at end of travel to lock wheels advise adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears slight corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

factory covers restricting view of some components under body

Pass 23 Mar 2022 83,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning condensation in lens weak in operation advise replace (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

factory covers restricting view of some components under body

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rears corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

plastic covers restricting view of some components underbody

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,766 miles

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

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

plastic covers restricting view of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,920 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,021 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 MVD is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MVD, 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 MVD registered?

AF13 MVD is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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