2013 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · YH13 FFR
2013 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2013. Recorded mileage 84,665 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH13 FFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2024
- 84,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
YH13 FFR Mileage History
- 26/01/202483,271 mi
- 29/05/202483,287 mi+16 mi
- 30/05/202483,287 mi
- 02/12/202484,663 mi+1,376 mi
- 04/12/202484,665 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH13 FFR 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 (YH13 FFR) between January 2024 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures 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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- 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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