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DA13 BUW

2013 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,381 mi
Last recorded51,381 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 BUW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 51,381 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 50,338 miles

Offside Rear Disc has been subdue to excessive heat

Fail 31 Jan 2024 50,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 - Falken (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Disc has been subdue to excessive heat

Pass 29 Apr 2022 49,839 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 47,378 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 42,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,338 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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DA13 BUW is a 2013 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA13 BUW, 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 DA13 BUW registered?

DA13 BUW is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is DA13 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 BUW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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