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48 SJ

2013 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,703 mi
Last recorded49,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 SJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 49,703 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 48,521 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 47,641 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 46,022 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 43,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 40,368 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,813 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 15,849 miles

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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48 SJ is a 2013 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 48 SJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 48 SJ?

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What year was 48 SJ registered?

48 SJ is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is 48 SJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 SJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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