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AJ13 BYR

2013 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,076 mi
Last recorded164,076 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 164,076 miles

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

Nearside rear reversing lamp is not working

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

Rear inner lenses are loose

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 142,318 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2022 120,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 68,871 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 68,870 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 44,567 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,731 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,659 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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AJ13 BYR is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ13 BYR, 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 AJ13 BYR registered?

AJ13 BYR is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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