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AF13 VRY

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,508 mi
Last recorded130,508 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 130,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 130,508 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 121,010 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 119,778 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 109,777 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,882 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 98,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235\35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,513 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,915 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,236 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,735 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,843 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,494 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 VRY is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

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

Is AF13 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 VRY 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.

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