2013 BMW 4 Series 2.0L Diesel · A26 RKY
2013 BMW 4 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 144,282 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 4 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A26 RKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 144,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A26 RKY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 4 Series (A26 RKY) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A26 RKY Mileage History
- 15/11/2023132,593 mi
- 13/11/2024139,295 mi+6,702 mi
- 20/11/2024139,295 mi
- 14/11/2025144,282 mi+4,987 mi
- 14/11/2025144,282 mi
Average of roughly 5,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- N20 Timing Chain & Guide FailureSerious
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- Frameless Window & Regulator IssuesModerate
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