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MX13 WCA

2013 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,787 mi
Last recorded45,787 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX13 WCA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 45,787 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 45,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 44,588 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,564 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 43,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 42,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 42,834 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 42,352 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 40,770 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 37,032 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,027 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 WCA is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX13 WCA registered?

MX13 WCA is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is MX13 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX13 WCA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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