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AF13 ZFU

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,547 mi
Last recorded77,547 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 ZFU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 77,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 74,574 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 74,574 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 70,403 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 65,355 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,448 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 49,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 44,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,703 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,411 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,506 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 ZFU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

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

Is AF13 ZFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 ZFU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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