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A3 OCD

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,525 mi
Last recorded85,525 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OCD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,518 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 77,058 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,583 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,525 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,745 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 61,272 miles

covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,735 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some of the vehicle components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,261 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some of vehicle components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,700 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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A3 OCD is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 65,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 OCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 OCD registered?

A3 OCD is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is A3 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 OCD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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