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M88 GKS

2013 BMW 4 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,278 mi
Last recorded102,278 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 GKS
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 102,278 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 97,321 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 97,309 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 91,820 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 87,404 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 82,538 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,586 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 70,581 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,603 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,317 miles

Nearside Front wheels has been welded

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 45,196 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel has been repaired

Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,960 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,168 miles

front tyres wearing inner shoulders

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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M88 GKS is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M88 GKS, 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 M88 GKS registered?

M88 GKS is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is M88 GKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 GKS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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