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MX13 TXN

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,244 mi
Last recorded119,244 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX13 TXN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 119,244 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 116,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 100,718 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,791 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Light On

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside front suspension arm bush slightly worn

Fail 17 Mar 2021 80,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + tyre damaged enough to tear open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside front suspension arm bush slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside front and offside rear tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 57,379 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 57,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,138 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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MX13 TXN is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MX13 TXN, 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 MX13 TXN registered?

MX13 TXN is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is MX13 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX13 TXN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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