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AF13 OSX

2013 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,297 mi
Last recorded142,297 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 OSX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 142,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 129,475 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 129,473 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 126,505 miles

Offside Front Inner Rack end has play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 123,411 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bush's have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point mounting block missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner sidewall advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 123,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner tread/sidewall edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bush's have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point mounting block missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner sidewall advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 115,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 90,305 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,793 miles

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,614 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 OSX is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

AF13 OSX is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is AF13 OSX safe to buy?

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