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MY06 ABE

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,106 mi
Last recorded116,106 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY06 ABE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 116,106 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 111,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 104,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 99,474 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,049 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,575 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 83,291 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,022 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 71,923 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 44,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,259 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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MY06 ABE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MY06 ABE, 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 MY06 ABE registered?

MY06 ABE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is MY06 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY06 ABE 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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