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AF13 YGY

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,786 mi
Last recorded170,786 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 YGY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 170,786 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 170,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also too.low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 137,505 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 135,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 133,287 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 127,705 miles

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

windscreen has a top tint,but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 5 Feb 2022 127,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen has top tint,not seriously affection view of the road

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 127,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen has top tint,not seriously affection view of the road

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 119,243 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,471 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,626 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 97,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,690 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 YGY is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

AF13 YGY is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is AF13 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 YGY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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