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AF63 FCE

2013 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,255 mi
Last recorded42,255 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 FCE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 42,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 37,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 33,480 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 30,019 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 27,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 25,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 23,488 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 23,488 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 19,844 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 17,012 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,200 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

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 FCE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Red 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 FCE, 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 AF63 FCE registered?

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

Is AF63 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 FCE 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.

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