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AF13 VNL

2013 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,211 mi
Last recorded80,211 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 VNL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 80,211 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,390 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 69,390 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 65,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 62,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,031 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,200 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 VNL is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

AF13 VNL is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AF13 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 VNL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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