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AF59 ARX

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,993 mi
Last recorded140,993 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ARX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 140,993 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 140,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 137,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 132,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,924 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 109,316 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 109,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,572 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 90,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 39,099 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,218 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 30,218 miles

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

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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AF59 ARX is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 AF59 ARX, 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 AF59 ARX registered?

AF59 ARX is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is AF59 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 ARX 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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