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R5 GYH

2013 BMW M3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,291 mi
Last recorded24,291 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 GYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 24,291 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 23,187 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 22,301 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 21,157 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 19,898 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 19,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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 8 Jun 2020 17,404 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,063 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,387 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,391 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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R5 GYH is a 2013 BMW M3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2013 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 38,124 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R5 GYH, 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 R5 GYH registered?

R5 GYH is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 2013.

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