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N21 GCJ

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,732 mi
Last recorded158,732 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 GCJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 158,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread. 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray missing

front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2024 144,269 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 144,269 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 133,299 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear both rear shocker covers broken

Pass 29 Jun 2022 120,577 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18yr (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

Fail 29 Jun 2022 120,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18yr (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

Pass 24 Jun 2021 109,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18- worn outer & slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2021 109,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18- worn outer & slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working poor connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2020 98,235 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing inside edges 255/40/18wr

front bumper lower split

n/s/f floor panel broken

Fail 12 Jun 2020 98,235 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing inside edges 255/40/18wr

front bumper lower split

n/s/f floor panel broken

Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,308 miles

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 225/45/17vr

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

Pass 7 Jul 2018 76,108 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

can/t fully inspected under car due to full covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,919 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255,40,18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N21 GCJ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N21 GCJ, 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 N21 GCJ registered?

N21 GCJ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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