2013 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · RO13 UTM
2013 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2013. Recorded mileage 54,265 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO13 UTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 54,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO13 UTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW M3 (RO13 UTM) between January 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RO13 UTM Mileage History
- 04/01/202241,243 mi
- 07/01/202344,977 mi+3,734 mi
- 13/07/202347,503 mi+2,526 mi
- 14/06/202450,158 mi+2,655 mi
- 11/07/202554,265 mi+4,107 mi
Average of roughly 3,704 miles per year across 5 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
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