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WO08 DRO

2013 BMW 4 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,006 mi
Last recorded140,006 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO08 DRO
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 140,006 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 139,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 120,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH 2MM IN CENTER TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 119,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT MIDDLE LOWER BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH 2MM IN CENTER TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 105,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 92,590 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 92,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 80,100 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,749 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,010 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 56,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,093 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,051 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 23,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn and devoid of tread on edge

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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WO08 DRO is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WO08 DRO, 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 WO08 DRO registered?

WO08 DRO is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 30 December 2013.

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