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AF13 YVB

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,934 mi
Last recorded168,934 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 YVB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 168,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover worn

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 161,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 150,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover worn

Fail 23 Apr 2024 150,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover worn

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 138,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 128,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2022 128,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 121,608 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,917 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 112,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,969 miles

Front Both tyres slight wearing on edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 96,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres in center of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Disc slight lipped

Front Both tyres slight wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,630 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 74,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 53,446 miles

front bumper/grille damage

Fail 26 May 2016 53,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front bumper/grille damage

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 YVB is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YVB, 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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AF13 YVB is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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