2013 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · TV51 BOS
2013 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 38,386 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TV51 BOS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 38,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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TV51 BOS MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW M3 (TV51 BOS) between December 2021 and March 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.
TV51 BOS Mileage History
- 20/12/202134,323 mi
- 23/02/202235,147 mi+824 mi
- 22/02/202335,356 mi+209 mi
- 08/03/202438,040 mi+2,684 mi
- 28/03/202538,386 mi+346 mi
Average of roughly 1,243 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
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- 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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