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N18 STJ

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,017 mi
Last recorded135,017 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 STJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 135,017 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 123,555 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 121,772 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 89,235 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 89,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2020 81,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,837 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 75,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,315 miles

Mil staying on

Offside Front inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 66,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side jets, not spraying. (8.2.3)

Mil staying on

Offside Front inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,684 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,001 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 44,000 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N18 STJ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N18 STJ, 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 N18 STJ registered?

N18 STJ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 February 2013.

Is N18 STJ safe to buy?

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