2013 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · 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
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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: Good
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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
- 24/02/202272,435 mi
- 05/05/202374,441 mi+2,006 mi
- 01/06/202474,556 mi+115 mi
- 25/02/202674,716 mi+160 mi
Average of roughly 570 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MK13 VDD MOT History
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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.
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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