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YC63 GYS

2013 BMW 4 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,763 mi
Last recorded108,763 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC63 GYS
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 108,763 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 106,351 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 103,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close and has nail in it. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 103,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close and has nail in it. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 97,006 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 May 2021 84,050 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 84,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 68,844 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,498 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,262 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reverse light dimmed but working

both rear bump stops starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Oct 2018 44,262 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reverse light dimmed but working

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

both rear bump stops starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,674 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 23,054 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner an outer edges

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner 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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YC63 GYS is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC63 GYS, 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 YC63 GYS registered?

YC63 GYS is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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