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N21 MWH

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,772 mi
Last recorded172,772 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 MWH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 172,772 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 158,831 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 150,408 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 136,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 123,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 112,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 24% just passed fluctuating test (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 112,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 24% just passed fluctuating test (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 102,807 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 102,807 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,423 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 92,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,069 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,496 miles

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 MWH is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MWH, 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 MWH registered?

N21 MWH is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2013.

Is N21 MWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 MWH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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