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RO63 KYZ

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,720 mi
Last recorded152,720 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO63 KYZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 152,720 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 152,720 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 142,290 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 142,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 132,076 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 132,076 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,364 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 123,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 114,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,405 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,864 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,098 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))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 89,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 25 Oct 2017 80,685 miles

Advise unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Hanging items removed from drivers view prior to test

Undertrays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Oct 2017 80,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Hanging items removed from drivers view prior to test

Undertrays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,144 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RO63 KYZ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RO63 KYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO63 KYZ registered?

RO63 KYZ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 November 2013.

Is RO63 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO63 KYZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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