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SM13 YXK

2013 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,065 mi
Last recorded75,065 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 75,065 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Screw in inner shoulder. Appears to be holding air. ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,566 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,574 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,615 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,148 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,869 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 29,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,795 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 YXK is a 2013 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SM13 YXK, 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

How do I check the history of SM13 YXK?

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What year was SM13 YXK registered?

SM13 YXK is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is SM13 YXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 YXK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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