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A21 APT

2013 BMW 4 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,936 mi
Last recorded181,936 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 APT
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 181,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also, Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also, Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 181,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also, Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also, Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 170,141 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2024 170,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 143,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 124,985 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 122,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2019 114,596 miles

Central post cat pipe corroded and leaking but passed smoke test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,167 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 106,167 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 99,989 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,571 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Sep 2016 88,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle join (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

How Reliable is the BMW 4 Series?

Based on 14,824 MOT tests across 1,580 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
6,924
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
1,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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A21 APT is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 BMW 4 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 63,143 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 4 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 APT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 4 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 4 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A21 APT registered?

A21 APT is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 29 October 2013.

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