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AH08 RFL

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,424 mi
Last recorded128,424 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH08 RFL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 128,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 120,463 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 120,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb misfitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,443 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,097 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 66,958 miles

both front tyres on wear bars

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2019 53,446 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,443 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 26,220 miles

o/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 29,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 14,595 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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AH08 RFL is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AH08 RFL, 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 AH08 RFL registered?

AH08 RFL is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is AH08 RFL safe to buy?

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