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B3 SDG

2013 BMW 4 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,433 mi
Last recorded32,433 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SDG
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 32,433 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 32,431 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 30,648 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 28,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 23,876 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 23,685 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 21,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 19,644 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 17,349 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 15,818 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 14,412 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 12,325 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 9,431 miles

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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B3 SDG is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B3 SDG, 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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How do I check the history of B3 SDG?

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What year was B3 SDG registered?

B3 SDG is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is B3 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 SDG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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