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LY63 BSV

2013 BMW 4 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,889 mi
Last recorded123,889 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY63 BSV
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 123,889 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 118,457 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,634 miles

rear diff weeping oil

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2022 108,260 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,835 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,443 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 72,443 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle NS weak on increase of effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 58,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,353 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,578 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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LY63 BSV is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LY63 BSV, 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 LY63 BSV registered?

LY63 BSV is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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