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AF13 TZE

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,890 mi
Last recorded129,890 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 TZE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 129,890 miles

Brake pad wear warning message displayed

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

Offside Front Slight play and knock steering rack O/S/F

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn devoid of tread and 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 129,890 miles

Brake pad wear warning message displayed

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

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

Offside Front Slight play and knock steering rack O/S/F

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn devoid of tread and 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 123,204 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 123,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 115,953 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads like new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads like new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads like new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering inner rack and track rod end slight play in it (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads like new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 80,290 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads like new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads like new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads like new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering inner rack and track rod end slight play in it (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads like new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,902 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 59,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 51,437 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 51,437 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,956 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 TZE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

AF13 TZE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is AF13 TZE safe to buy?

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