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E27 STV

2013 BMW 4 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,552 mi
Last recorded117,552 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE27 STV
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 117,552 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 107,057 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 96,094 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 96,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,764 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,164 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,473 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,937 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,690 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 21,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 17,685 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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E27 STV 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 E27 STV, 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 E27 STV registered?

E27 STV is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 25 October 2013.

Is E27 STV safe to buy?

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