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DH05 JOE

2013 BMW 4 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,987 mi
Last recorded95,987 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH05 JOE
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 95,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 87,750 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2023 79,714 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 79,385 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing FRONT & REAR O/S,N/S (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,800 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,254 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 51,244 miles

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

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

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,371 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,727 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 23,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 12,445 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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DH05 JOE is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Grey 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 DH05 JOE, 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 DH05 JOE registered?

DH05 JOE is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 21 November 2013.

Is DH05 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH05 JOE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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