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N14 VEX

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

208,156 mi
Last recorded208,156 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 VEX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 208,156 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 167,240 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Window VIN No obscured by paper, B pillar VIN No damaged and partly illegible

Fail 27 Jul 2025 167,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Window VIN No obscured by paper, B pillar VIN No damaged and partly illegible

Pass 1 Jul 2024 149,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 122,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 66,361 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,286 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,841 miles

both front tyres wearing on 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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N14 VEX is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N14 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

N14 VEX is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is N14 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 VEX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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