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N123 FEN

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,167 mi
Last recorded134,167 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 FEN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 134,167 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 132,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 23 Oct 2023 129,115 miles

note for parking brake, only just passed at 16% and efforts seem low on wheels 100 - 140

oil leak on diff

Fail 20 Oct 2023 129,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working from switch 0 - 2 (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Offside and nearside have LED's fitted into halogen lamp units (4.1.4 (c))

note for parking brake, only just passed at 16% and efforts seem low on wheels 100 - 140

oil leak on diff

Pass 10 Oct 2022 127,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 114,622 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 114,622 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,521 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 93,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 76,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 60,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 44,960 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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N123 FEN is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N123 FEN, 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 N123 FEN registered?

N123 FEN is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is N123 FEN safe to buy?

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