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N222 UFO

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,018 mi
Last recorded138,018 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 UFO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 138,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 132,396 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 132,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 125,458 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 121,477 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 112,386 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 108,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 104,589 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 104,589 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 99,395 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 93,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 80,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 70,151 miles

front tyres 2-3mm / slight play osf rack arm

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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N222 UFO 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 84.6%.

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 N222 UFO, 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 N222 UFO registered?

N222 UFO is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is N222 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N222 UFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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