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N13 LVX

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,545 mi
Last recorded138,545 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 LVX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 138,545 miles

Slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 3 Dec 2024 129,944 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 122,811 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2022 116,664 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,565 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,792 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 82,022 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 64,220 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 44,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 27,143 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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N13 LVX is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N13 LVX, 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 N13 LVX registered?

N13 LVX is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is N13 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N13 LVX shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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