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AF63 CME

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,752 mi
Last recorded32,752 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 CME
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 32,752 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 31,240 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 28,670 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 26,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 24,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 22,413 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,943 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 16,483 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 12,419 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 12,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 7,032 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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AF63 CME is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AF63 CME, 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

How do I check the history of AF63 CME?

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What year was AF63 CME registered?

AF63 CME is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is AF63 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 CME shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF63 CME have outstanding finance?

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