2013 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · DS12 BMW
2013 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 82,438 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS12 BMW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 82,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DS12 BMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW M3 (DS12 BMW) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DS12 BMW Mileage History
- 13/10/202281,347 mi
- 03/10/202382,027 mi+680 mi
- 21/09/202482,230 mi+203 mi
- 27/09/202582,438 mi+208 mi
Average of roughly 369 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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- Rod Bearing WearSerious
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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