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AF63 UKK

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

256,681 mi
Last recorded256,681 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 UKK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 256,681 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 238,239 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 224,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 222,584 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 222,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 217,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 217,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 207,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 171,215 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 171,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

vehicle has light scratches/scuffs all around,advise

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod excessive play ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 131,591 miles

Central Front number plate insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,607 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 74,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 56,695 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 UKK is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKK, 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 UKK registered?

AF63 UKK is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 2013.

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