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N14 SVM

2013 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,044 mi
Last recorded112,044 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 SVM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 112,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 112,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 105,287 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 105,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall...205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 98,813 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF / NSF brake discs scored, forming a lip inside / out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NFS control arm lower inner bush perishing, cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 98,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF control arm lower inner bush detached from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF antiroll bar ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF / NSF brake discs scored, forming a lip inside / out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NFS control arm lower inner bush perishing, cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 90,633 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 90,414 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 80,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 72,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 64,836 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 57,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,450 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,272 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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N14 SVM is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N14 SVM, 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 N14 SVM registered?

N14 SVM is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is N14 SVM safe to buy?

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