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AB57 CRB

2013 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,726 mi
Last recorded35,726 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 CRB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 35,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 35,168 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 33,073 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 33,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 32,291 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 31,022 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,530 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 29,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 25,462 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,447 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 25,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 14,850 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 13,033 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 9,189 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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AB57 CRB is a 2013 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AB57 CRB, 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 AB57 CRB registered?

AB57 CRB is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is AB57 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB57 CRB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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