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4214 R

2013 BMW M3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests38 (33 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.8%

Mileage

160,149 mi
Last recorded160,149 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4214 R
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

33 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 160,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 108,716 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 151,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 108,716 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2025 36,316 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 105,062 miles

Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2024 105,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 147,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 72,120 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 139,330 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 69,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 133,006 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 35,069 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,983 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-5mm/inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm/edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 130,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2019 128,162 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 128,162 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 27,267 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Sep 2018 40,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 123,199 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 22,874 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,975 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 26,975 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

unable to carry out full inspection of n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 111,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 10,712 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,235 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 16,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,106 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 82,106 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,731 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,841 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 13,063 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,092 miles

O/s/f wheel arch liner damaged.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 10,449 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,602 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,120 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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4214 R is a 2013 BMW M3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 38,124 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4214 R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 13 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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4214 R is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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