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N3 MAF

2013 BMW 420D M Sport Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,494 mi
Last recorded159,494 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 MAF
MakeBMW
Model420D M Sport Auto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 159,494 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 153,686 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 152,345 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 152,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 135,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 168,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 163,061 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 163,061 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 155,290 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 155,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 147,792 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 147,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 139,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 420D M Sport Auto?

Based on 2,755 MOT tests across 778 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
8,262
Miles/Year
778
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Stop lamp not working 2
wheel bearing has excessive play 1
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1
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N3 MAF is a 2013 BMW 420D M Sport Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a BMW 420D M Sport Auto fails its MOT is anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N3 MAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was N3 MAF registered?

N3 MAF is a 2013 BMW 420D M Sport Auto, first registered on 12 December 2013.

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