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SM13 OCG

2013 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,813 mi
Last recorded38,813 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 OCG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 38,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2022 37,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 34,406 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 34,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,354 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 24,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre 2 mm perished cracked around tread pattern

Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,318 miles

both rear tyres clos to limit

Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,367 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,861 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn close to legal limit

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre de-void of tread on inside edge

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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SM13 OCG is a 2013 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM13 OCG, 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 SM13 OCG registered?

SM13 OCG is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is SM13 OCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 OCG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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