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LY63 LHL

2013 BMW 4 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,448 mi
Last recorded135,448 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY63 LHL
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 135,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper outer bleed screw broken off

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 135,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper outer bleed screw broken off

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

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

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

Offside steering rack inner bush worn

Pass 2 Sep 2024 123,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 119,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 109,699 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 109,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 89Y RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 92Y RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm + bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,434 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,451 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 72,219 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,550 miles

both front tyres worn edges slightly

both rear tyres ON legal limits

Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,964 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad worn to approximately 4 to 6mm.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,488 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 LHL is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY63 LHL, 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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LY63 LHL is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 24 October 2013.

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