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AK13 BFU

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,501 mi
Last recorded104,501 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 BFU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 104,501 miles

Front shocker boots split and deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 104,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shocker boots split and deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 98,407 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 98,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,073 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,144 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,636 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,453 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 69,009 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 46,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 33,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges nearly down to cord

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 33,928 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges nearly down to cord

under trays and engine covers fitted

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 BFU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc 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 AK13 BFU, 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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AK13 BFU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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