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CA13 BBH

2013 BMW 4 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,883 mi
Last recorded85,883 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA13 BBH
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 85,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear by ferrule/flexible hose corroded swollen (1.1.11 (c))

standard type number plates fitted/stuck over top of suspected show plates

Fail 23 Feb 2026 85,861 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe track rod securing bolt stripped and steering arm turning/insecure in rod end (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear by ferrule/flexible hose, corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

standard type front and rear number plates fitted/stuck over the top of suspect/possible show plates

Fail 13 Feb 2026 85,776 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear by ferrule/flexible hose, corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

standard type front and rear number plates fitted/stuck over the top of suspect/possible show plates

Pass 21 Feb 2025 79,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 79,446 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter's in the incorrect plate CA13B BH (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter's in the incorrect plate CA13B BH (0.1 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 70,287 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 70,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,389 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 28 Jan 2022 47,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 32,245 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 24,212 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 20,689 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 14,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 13,454 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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CA13 BBH is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA13 BBH, 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 CA13 BBH registered?

CA13 BBH is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 5 November 2013.

Is CA13 BBH safe to buy?

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