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AJ13 CJO

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,631 mi
Last recorded166,631 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 CJO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 166,631 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 154,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 142,363 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 142,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 133,292 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 133,292 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 124,180 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2021 116,472 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2021 116,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 108,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 98,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,571 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,845 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2-2,500 miles (3.5.1g)

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 CJO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ13 CJO, 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 CJO registered?

AJ13 CJO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 July 2013.

Is AJ13 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 CJO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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