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N19 VMP

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,760 mi
Last recorded33,760 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 VMP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 33,760 miles

engine cover and under trays covering parts

Pass 11 Dec 2024 32,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2023 30,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 28,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 27,206 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 25,425 miles

handbrake binding slightly offside

rear tyres 2-3mm

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 2 Jan 2020 23,754 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 21,706 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,147 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 12,137 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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N19 VMP is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N19 VMP, 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 N19 VMP registered?

N19 VMP is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is N19 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N19 VMP shows 11 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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