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SBZ 966

2013 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,601 mi
Last recorded43,601 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 966
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 43,601 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 37,514 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 37,029 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 36,679 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inside edge + heavily cracked and perished on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracked and perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 34,099 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Fail 12 May 2022 34,099 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 17 May 2021 31,433 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 30,056 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,497 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 26,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,733 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,460 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 17,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 13,843 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 13,842 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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SBZ 966 is a 2013 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SBZ 966, 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 SBZ 966 registered?

SBZ 966 is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 11 October 2013.

Is SBZ 966 safe to buy?

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