2013 BMW 4 Series 2.0L Diesel · L21 LCM
2013 BMW 4 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 88,346 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 4 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L21 LCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 88,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L21 LCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 4 Series (L21 LCM) between January 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L21 LCM Mileage History
- 12/01/202358,454 mi
- 12/01/202358,454 mi
- 08/04/202471,933 mi+13,479 mi
- 09/04/202471,934 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/202588,346 mi+16,412 mi
Average of roughly 11,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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