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S3 FGT

2013 BMW F Series

Orange Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,905 mi
Last recorded34,905 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW F Series15,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 FGT
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 34,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 34,051 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 31,180 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 31,158 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 27,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 23,841 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 23,267 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 23,267 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 22,774 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 22,397 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,823 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 20,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 18,681 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 18,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,774 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 15,774 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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S3 FGT is a 2013 BMW F Series in Orange with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 15,728 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 FGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 FGT registered?

S3 FGT is a 2013 BMW F Series, first registered on 17 August 2013.

Is S3 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 FGT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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