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AF63 VUC

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,194 mi
Last recorded114,194 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 VUC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 114,194 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 114,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 108,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (205/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 108,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (205/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 102,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 97,996 miles

Both front shock absorber protection covers in poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly

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

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2023 97,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Both front shock absorber protection covers in poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2022 89,556 miles

Offside Rear handbrake requires attention

under shields fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,544 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,129 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,409 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,439 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,886 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 40,850 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 VUC is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VUC, 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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AF63 VUC is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2013.

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