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AF63 MVM

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,163 mi
Last recorded151,163 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 MVM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 151,163 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 150,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 142,767 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 134,847 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 123,653 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,119 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 101,056 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 89,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive diff/driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in outer sidewall. Not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,720 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,416 miles

Rear Both rear wheels buckled

Fail 22 Sep 2016 60,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSR tyre exposing cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Both rear wheels buckled

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 MVM is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 AF63 MVM, 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 AF63 MVM registered?

AF63 MVM is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2013.

Is AF63 MVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 MVM 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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