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AF63 OLV

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,497 mi
Last recorded105,497 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 OLV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 105,497 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 86,136 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,877 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,861 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 53,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 44,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,607 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,716 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 OLV is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

AF63 OLV is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is AF63 OLV safe to buy?

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