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N14 CWD

2013 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,450 mi
Last recorded127,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 CWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 127,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 121,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear thin unable to measure correctly without wheel removed. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear thin unable to measure correctly without wheel removed. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 110,000 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 109,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,858 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 89,222 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,986 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,682 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 76,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,188 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 56,188 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,209 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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N14 CWD is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N14 CWD, 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 N14 CWD registered?

N14 CWD is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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