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BT56 TOM

2013 BMW 4 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,562 mi
Last recorded91,562 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 TOM
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 91,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 91,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 78,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 71,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing/Stepping Inner Edge

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,968 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,699 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,219 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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BT56 TOM is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT56 TOM, 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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BT56 TOM is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is BT56 TOM safe to buy?

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