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F7 DLA

2013 BMW 4 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,182 mi
Last recorded123,182 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 DLA
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 123,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder/ change ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 114,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 114,784 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 105,035 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,658 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 85,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,811 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 67,574 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,855 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,854 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,118 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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F7 DLA is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 F7 DLA, 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 F7 DLA registered?

F7 DLA is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is F7 DLA safe to buy?

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