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L21 LCM

2013 BMW 4 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 LCM
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 71,934 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 71,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 58,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc showing surface rust /outer

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 58,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc showing surface rust /outer

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 54,904 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,133 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 48,374 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,884 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,725 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 22,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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L21 LCM 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 75%.

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 L21 LCM, 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 L21 LCM registered?

L21 LCM is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is L21 LCM safe to buy?

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