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AF13 MWA

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,565 mi
Last recorded87,565 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 MWA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 87,565 miles

Manufactured body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 May 2025 82,807 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Fail 8 May 2025 82,807 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 75,676 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 67,812 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 2 May 2022 59,472 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 5 May 2021 53,698 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four heavily perished but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 50,068 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,923 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,075 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,153 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 MWA is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 MWA, 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 MWA?

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What year was AF13 MWA registered?

AF13 MWA is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is AF13 MWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 MWA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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