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DA13 OWK

2013 BMW 3

Blue Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,727 mi
Last recorded32,727 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 363,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 OWK
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 32,727 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 32,705 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 27,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DA13 OWK is a 2013 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA13 OWK, 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.

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What year was DA13 OWK registered?

DA13 OWK is a 2013 BMW 3, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is DA13 OWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 OWK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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