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AF13 RAU

2013 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,089 mi
Last recorded176,089 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 176,089 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 163,469 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 154,354 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 141,574 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 130,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 130,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2020 125,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,018 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,274 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 70,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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 RAU 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 RAU, 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

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What year was AF13 RAU registered?

AF13 RAU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is AF13 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 RAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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