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AFA 55A

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,905 mi
Last recorded116,905 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFA 55A
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 116,905 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 108,781 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 96,146 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,259 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 4 Nov 2020 76,373 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 66,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 May 2018 58,360 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 47,738 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 36,616 miles

Front brake disc's are showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

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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AFA 55A is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 AFA 55A, 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 AFA 55A registered?

AFA 55A is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 April 2013.

Is AFA 55A safe to buy?

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