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AF63 ONB

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,091 mi
Last recorded118,091 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 118,091 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 117,899 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 110,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 100,184 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 100,126 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 100,019 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 87,103 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 81,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,693 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 75,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,746 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,274 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 ONB is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF63 ONB, 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 ONB registered?

AF63 ONB is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2013.

Is AF63 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 ONB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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