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MA63 COS

2013 BMW 3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,725 mi
Last recorded90,725 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 363,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA63 COS
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 90,725 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 86,518 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 80,648 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 80,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,566 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 74,566 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,377 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,509 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 48,064 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,395 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 25,264 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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MA63 COS is a 2013 BMW 3 in Blue with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA63 COS, 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 MA63 COS registered?

MA63 COS is a 2013 BMW 3, first registered on 5 December 2013.

Is MA63 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA63 COS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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