2013 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · WP13 MDK
2013 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 10,075 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP13 MDK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 10,075 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.
WP13 MDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW M3 (WP13 MDK) between September 2022 and January 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.
WP13 MDK Mileage History
- 20/09/20229,565 mi
- 11/10/20239,861 mi+296 mi
- 25/09/20249,912 mi+51 mi
- 20/01/202610,075 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 153 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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