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L4 YXD

2013 BMW 4 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,821 mi
Last recorded79,821 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 YXD
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 79,821 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 79,819 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 76,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 72,298 miles

Rear diff leaking.

Fail 7 May 2024 72,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear diff leaking.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 60,547 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 16 Nov 2021 55,999 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 51,751 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 46,261 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 40,174 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,412 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,622 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 8,754 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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L4 YXD is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L4 YXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L4 YXD registered?

L4 YXD is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is L4 YXD safe to buy?

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