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AF13 TXU

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

206,101 mi
Last recorded206,101 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 TXU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 206,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 205,968 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 184,007 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 165,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 142,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber bellow deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber bellow deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2021 127,371 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 127,371 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 117,650 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 117,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 98,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,679 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,905 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 TXU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

AF13 TXU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 April 2013.

Is AF13 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 TXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF13 TXU have outstanding finance?

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