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L13 HCG

2013 BMW 4 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,656 mi
Last recorded124,656 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 HCG
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 124,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R19 1.9mm VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 124,520 miles

Body has an unsafe modification Front lower splitter damaged and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R19 1.9mm VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 109,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 1.9mm very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,634 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2023 81,992 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 81,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,280 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,686 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 47,971 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 29,629 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 27,623 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 23,707 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,228 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 20,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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L13 HCG is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L13 HCG, 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 L13 HCG registered?

L13 HCG is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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