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M3 MBJ

2013 BMW 4 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,815 mi
Last recorded47,815 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 MBJ
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 47,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 47,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 44,164 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front hydro bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 41,158 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,962 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front wiper slightly smearing screen when first applied

nsf and osf suspension arms forward hydro bushes starting to deteriorate/cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,285 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 30,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 27,349 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 27,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,748 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,224 miles

cuts between tread blocks on all tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2016 16,084 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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M3 MBJ is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M3 MBJ, 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 M3 MBJ registered?

M3 MBJ is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is M3 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 MBJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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