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N121 ADM

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

67,682 mi
Last recorded67,682 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 ADM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 67,682 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 67,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 60,348 miles

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

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

brakes warning light on but all brake pads fine also brake fluid on max level

Pass 27 Apr 2024 53,578 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 53,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 47,123 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,973 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre also worn on edge ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn on 3 mill ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 34,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,976 miles

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE LOWER TO REACT AND OVER ALL RESULT POOR 118 NOT LOCKING COMPARED TO OFFSIDE 177 LOCKING

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 28,562 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,918 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 23,895 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 19,534 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 14,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

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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N121 ADM is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 N121 ADM, 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 N121 ADM registered?

N121 ADM is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is N121 ADM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 ADM 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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