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DF13 VZT

2013 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,366 mi
Last recorded54,366 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 VZT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,366 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 54,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Larger of the two halos doesn't appear to be working or not enough light is being produced to illuminate both halos (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Larger of the two halos doesn't appear to be working or not enough light is being produced to illuminate both halos (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative pump can be heard, washer fluid is topped up. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 50,654 miles

Offside Rear wrong caliper fitted to o/s/r brake , but not effecting efficiency or operation

Pass 4 Sep 2023 47,946 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 45,980 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 45,979 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,857 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,210 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 39,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,201 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***on 1.6mm approx***265/35ZR19-98Y XL*** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall cut[kerb damaged]***245/35ZR19-93Y XL***

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***on 2mm approx*** (4.1.E.1)

osf windscreen wiper blade streaking[WBFM0024]

Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,826 miles

covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,559 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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DF13 VZT is a 2013 BMW M3 in Blue 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 DF13 VZT, 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 DF13 VZT registered?

DF13 VZT is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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