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N15 LAT

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,125 mi
Last recorded57,125 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 LAT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 57,125 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2024 49,808 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2024 49,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2023 45,197 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,654 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 35,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 32,968 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 32,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,845 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,738 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 23,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror cover missing

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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N15 LAT is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N15 LAT, 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 N15 LAT registered?

N15 LAT is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is N15 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 LAT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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