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JA54 JOD

2013 BMW 4 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,262 mi
Last recorded115,262 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA54 JOD
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 115,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 115,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 225/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 107,235 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,618 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF,OSR,NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 92,590 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF,OSR,NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 82,708 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 82,696 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 58,226 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,022 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,939 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 34,259 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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JA54 JOD is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JA54 JOD, 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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JA54 JOD is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 28 October 2013.

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