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MX13 WJJ

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,523 mi
Last recorded145,523 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX13 WJJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 145,523 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 140,646 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 136,116 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 123,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on mounting bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on mounting bead on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 123,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on mounting bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on mounting bead on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,473 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 110,280 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached broken (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 102,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,434 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 94,434 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,404 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,115 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,115 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,867 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 WJJ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJJ, 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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MX13 WJJ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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