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LC13 MHE

2013 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,117 mi
Last recorded88,117 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 MHE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 88,117 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 82,814 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 72,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,094 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,314 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 55,224 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 55,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,431 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 50,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,802 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,307 miles

Offside Front damage tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,223 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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LC13 MHE is a 2013 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC13 MHE, 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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What year was LC13 MHE registered?

LC13 MHE is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is LC13 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 MHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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