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4 SGL

2013 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,850 mi
Last recorded29,850 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 SGL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 29,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 29,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 27,855 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 23,544 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 23,424 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 22,733 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 21,617 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 21,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre 0mm inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre 0mm inner edge

Offside Front tyre 0mm inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 0mm inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2017 19,797 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 14,277 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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4 SGL is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 73,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 SGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4 SGL registered?

4 SGL is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 June 2013.

Is 4 SGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 SGL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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