2013 BMW M3 · 1,719 MOT tests
2013 BMW M3 reliability
2013 BMW M3s fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 M3 years (1,719 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M3s: 12.5%)
- 8.8%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M3s: 12.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 65% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 48,578
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,719
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 66% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: brakes, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 BMW M3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.3%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Brakes1.1%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
- Suspension0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.11%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.93%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.64%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Service brake excessively binding 0.64%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.58%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.09%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.04%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.28%)
Other years
Every BMW M3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 BMW M3 reliable?
2013 BMW M3s fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 M3 years (1,719 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 BMW M3 MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.11% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.93% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 BMW M3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 BMW M3 shows 48,578 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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