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DRA 5K

2013 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,509 mi
Last recorded23,509 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRA 5K
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 23,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Final drive leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 22,586 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 21,742 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff wheeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 20,301 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2022 20,301 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 19,400 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 18,438 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 18,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 17,412 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 17,412 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 15,719 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 15,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 14,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 11,727 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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DRA 5K is a 2013 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DRA 5K, 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 DRA 5K registered?

DRA 5K is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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