2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 BMW m3 MOT pass rate and common faults

437 MOT tests in 2024. 90.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

135Well above average
Passed first time90.2%
Failed or needed repairs9.8%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 437 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    9 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.1%
  2. Lights & electrics4.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  5. Brakes1.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 BMW m3?

In 2024, 90.2% of 2013 BMW m3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 437 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 BMW m3?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 BMW m3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 135, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).