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AF13 MWE

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,275 mi
Last recorded133,275 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 133,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 133,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bolt on top mount is loose [ will not tighten up nut is locked up ] knocking (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 133,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 124,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 115,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 107,524 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,847 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,582 miles

Both rear brake pipes starting to swell / corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive Final drive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 85,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear brake pipes starting to swell / corrode

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Final drive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 78,733 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,442 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2018 67,311 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,126 miles

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 34,093 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 34,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,379 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 MWE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MWE, 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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AF13 MWE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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