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R13 YYD

2013 BMW 4 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,152 mi
Last recorded137,152 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 4 Series63,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 YYD
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 137,152 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 129,908 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 121,474 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2022 115,102 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 115,098 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,220 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 107,771 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,247 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,474 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 72,920 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 56,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,841 miles

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

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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R13 YYD is a 2013 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R13 YYD, 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 R13 YYD registered?

R13 YYD is a 2013 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 22 October 2013.

Is R13 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 YYD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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