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C13 SCA

2013 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,924 mi
Last recorded53,924 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 SCA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 53,924 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 52,134 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 50,845 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 50,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,716 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 42,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 38,467 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,027 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 26,716 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 17,627 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,400 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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C13 SCA 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 83.3%.

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 C13 SCA, 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 C13 SCA?

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What year was C13 SCA registered?

C13 SCA is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is C13 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 SCA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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