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N121 SHU

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,021 mi
Last recorded94,021 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 SHU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 94,021 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 86,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,775 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,068 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 60,627 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 55,382 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,890 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,680 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 33,694 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 22,524 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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N121 SHU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N121 SHU, 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 N121 SHU registered?

N121 SHU is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is N121 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 SHU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N121 SHU have outstanding finance?

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