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N22 BKT

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,880 mi
Last recorded77,880 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 BKT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 77,880 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,307 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 70,995 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 70,995 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt fitted under P.R.S (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,611 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside /shallow cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 58,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside /shallow cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 35,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,673 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 27,023 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,581 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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N22 BKT is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N22 BKT, 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 N22 BKT registered?

N22 BKT is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is N22 BKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 BKT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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