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SM13 WFT

2013 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,564 mi
Last recorded65,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 WFT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 65,564 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 65,563 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 61,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 59,292 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 56,875 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 54,516 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 54,516 miles

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

front tyres 1.6mm inner edge

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge and nail in it

Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,893 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm edges

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

offside front tyre2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,501 miles

tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2018 41,321 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,248 miles

front tyres 1.6mm inner edge

rear tyres 2mm edges

Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,582 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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SM13 WFT is a 2013 BMW M3 in Grey 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 SM13 WFT, 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 SM13 WFT registered?

SM13 WFT is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is SM13 WFT safe to buy?

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