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AJ13 NHV

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,258 mi
Last recorded116,258 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 NHV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 116,258 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 108,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 101,570 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 101,570 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 92,078 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowering coil springs fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2021 73,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 67,531 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 59,493 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 59,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 49,578 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 40,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,507 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 NHV is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 AJ13 NHV, 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 NHV registered?

AJ13 NHV is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 August 2013.

Is AJ13 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 NHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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