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SM63 XEW

2013 BMW 4 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,240 mi
Last recorded95,240 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 XEW
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 95,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 94,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2025 94,488 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,065 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 91,064 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 83,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,257 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 70,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,850 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 55,276 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,750 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2018 44,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,538 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 36,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,024 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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SM63 XEW is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM63 XEW, 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 SM63 XEW registered?

SM63 XEW is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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