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AF13 ZFZ

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,317 mi
Last recorded132,317 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 132,317 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip centre of screen upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 131,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip centre of screen upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 108,772 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 108,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 91,494 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 91,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 77,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,084 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,987 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 70,987 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 68,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,079 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,262 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,590 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 56,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,560 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 49,796 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 49,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 ZFZ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

AF13 ZFZ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is AF13 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 ZFZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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