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D28 BTR

2013 BMW 3

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,524 mi
Last recorded93,524 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 363,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD28 BTR
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 93,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp inop - not testable at this age

Fail 4 Sep 2025 93,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp inop - not testable at this age

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,048 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 91,048 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 86,778 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 83,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,357 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,962 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,782 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 57,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,511 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 32,265 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,998 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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D28 BTR is a 2013 BMW 3 in White with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 63,933 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D28 BTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D28 BTR registered?

D28 BTR is a 2013 BMW 3, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is D28 BTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D28 BTR 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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