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S23 WSR

2013 BMW 4 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,068 mi
Last recorded72,068 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 WSR
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 72,068 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2025 69,678 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has play

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 64,816 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod/steering arm has play

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 64,816 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner tie rod/steering arm has play

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 64,527 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 59,177 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,746 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 44,220 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,808 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,122 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,899 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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S23 WSR is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S23 WSR, 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 S23 WSR registered?

S23 WSR is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is S23 WSR safe to buy?

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