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M33 ELS

2013 BMW 4 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,515 mi
Last recorded85,515 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 ELS
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 85,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 82,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 78,119 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,790 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,473 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 58,564 miles

Rear brake linings low

front brake linings low

Fail 24 Dec 2019 58,564 miles

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

Rear brake linings low

front brake linings low

Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,125 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,573 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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M33 ELS is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M33 ELS, 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 M33 ELS registered?

M33 ELS is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 11 November 2013.

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