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AK13 BCO

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,108 mi
Last recorded45,108 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 BCO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 45,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,792 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 34,920 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 32,165 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,914 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 9 Jul 2020 29,609 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,624 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,520 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,537 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 16,326 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 16,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 12,186 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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AK13 BCO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK13 BCO, 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 AK13 BCO registered?

AK13 BCO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is AK13 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 BCO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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