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AF13 MVE

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,444 mi
Last recorded89,444 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,444 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 87,663 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 83,019 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 77,980 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 77,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 61,453 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 39,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 30,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MVE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MVE, 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

How do I check the history of AF13 MVE?

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What year was AF13 MVE registered?

AF13 MVE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AF13 MVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 MVE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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