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M31 VAL

2013 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,242 mi
Last recorded88,242 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 VAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 88,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,776 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 73,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 57,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 51,894 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 51,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,972 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,216 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,859 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,097 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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M31 VAL is a 2013 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M31 VAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M31 VAL registered?

M31 VAL is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is M31 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 VAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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