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474 LMM

2013 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,818 mi
Last recorded76,818 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration474 LMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 76,818 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 74,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,284 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 65,666 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,290 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 48,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2020 47,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 44,155 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 44,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 40,308 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,721 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 23,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working halo (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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474 LMM is a 2013 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 38,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 474 LMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 13 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 474 LMM registered?

474 LMM is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is 474 LMM safe to buy?

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