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J14 FCH

2013 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 FCH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,548 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 29,498 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 78,525 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 24,475 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 77,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,447 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 70,445 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,263 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 42,340 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,771 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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J14 FCH is a 2013 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J14 FCH, 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 J14 FCH registered?

J14 FCH is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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