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W33 DFU

2013 BMW 4 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,083 mi
Last recorded166,083 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 DFU
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 166,083 miles

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bushes both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 155,836 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 155,836 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 136,526 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 130,033 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 113,670 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 113,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,472 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,327 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 84,327 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,320 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 50,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,781 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

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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W33 DFU is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 W33 DFU, 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 W33 DFU registered?

W33 DFU is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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