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AJ13 NRO

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,922 mi
Last recorded111,922 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 111,922 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2025 111,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 103,860 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 103,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,877 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,438 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Aug 2022 90,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 84,269 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 84,247 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,024 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,219 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,471 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads aprox 3,500 miles (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,863 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn bald edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades slight smear

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 NRO 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 71.4%.

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 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

AJ13 NRO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 July 2013.

Is AJ13 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 NRO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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