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MY02 BMW

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,154 mi
Last recorded159,154 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY02 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 159,154 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 152,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 142,082 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 130,833 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 120,784 miles

Chassis plate damaged/illegible

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2022 120,782 miles

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

Chassis plate damaged/illegible

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes noisy operation

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,619 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 105,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 93,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 78,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,881 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 67,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,245 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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MY02 BMW is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MY02 BMW, 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 MY02 BMW registered?

MY02 BMW is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is MY02 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY02 BMW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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