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2013 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · MK13 VDD

MK13 VDD

2013 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 74,716 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
74,716 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
3999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a clean and stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in February 2026 at 74,716 miles resulted in a clean pass, continuing a streak of perfect results across the last five testing cycles. This consistency suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard and has not suffered from recurring mechanical or structural failures that typically plague older performance vehicles of this age. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirteen-year-old BMW, averaging approximately 5,750 miles per year. Data shows a significant period of low use between May 2023 and June 2024, where the car covered only 115 miles in over thirteen months. However, the vehicle saw more active use recently, covering 2,160 miles between June 2024 and February 2026. While the low overall mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long periods of standing can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components or fluid acidity within the braking lines. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of components common to low-mileage performance cars. Focus attention on the suspension bushings, coil springs, and tyre sidewalls as these can perish or crack when a vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. Since the record shows no past brake or emissions issues, the buyer should still check for uneven pad wear or signs of fluid leaks around the calipers and shock absorbers, as the MOT does not account for fluid levels or minor mechanical weeping that occur between annual tests.

MK13 VDD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
  • 74,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Known faults for BMW M3

Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

MK13 VDD Mileage History

  1. 24/02/202272,435 mi
  2. 05/05/202374,441 mi+2,006 mi
  3. 01/06/202474,556 mi+115 mi
  4. 25/02/202674,716 mi+160 mi

Average of roughly 570 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

MK13 VDD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW M3 (MK13 VDD) between February 2022 and February 2026.

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.

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