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YD63 JKY

2013 BMW 4 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD63 JKY
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 82,763 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure cluster (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 77,670 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 69,437 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 62,431 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 54,169 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 47,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Jan 2021 47,864 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,850 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,015 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,776 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 31,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 24,161 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of the vehicle.

Offside front Inner Track Rod has slight play

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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YD63 JKY is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YD63 JKY, 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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YD63 JKY is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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