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C5 CYH

2013 BMW 4 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,483 mi
Last recorded55,483 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CYH
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 55,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 55,483 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 51,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 49,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 45,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 45,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,594 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,842 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2019 36,628 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,800 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 27,435 miles

Engine covers fitted. Not allowing to test testable components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,053 miles

Rear brake pads looking low

smoke test too low to detect

unable to check lower engine area 100% due to plastic covers

unable to check o/s & n/s floor area 100% due to plastic covers

unable to check under bonet area 100% due to plastic covers

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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C5 CYH is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C5 CYH, 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 C5 CYH registered?

C5 CYH is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 28 October 2013.

Is C5 CYH safe to buy?

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