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LB13 KAX

2013 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,826 mi
Last recorded122,826 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M338,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 KAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 122,826 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 117,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 113,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 113,011 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,292 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 99,217 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,480 miles

Nearside Parking brake effort significantly lower than offside.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped in front of driver, but not adversely affecting view of road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 91,480 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake effort significantly lower than offside.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped in front of driver, but not adversely affecting view of road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 78,196 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,335 miles

Engine bay covers fitted which obscure some components for inspection

Under trays fitted which obscure some components for inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted and obstructing the view of some components

under trays fitted obstructing the view of some underside components

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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LB13 KAX is a 2013 BMW M3 in Blue 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 LB13 KAX, 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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LB13 KAX is a 2013 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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