2013 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · SM13 MBV
2013 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 11/07/2013. Recorded mileage 44,470 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 3999cc
SM13 MBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 44,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
SM13 MBV Mileage History
- 18/01/202239,276 mi
- 12/01/202340,243 mi+967 mi
- 17/01/202340,474 mi+231 mi
- 23/01/202444,187 mi+3,713 mi
- 29/07/202544,470 mi+283 mi
Average of roughly 1,473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM13 MBV 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 (SM13 MBV) between January 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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