2013 BMW 4 Series 2.0L Diesel · CA13 BBH
2013 BMW 4 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 85,883 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 4 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA13 BBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 85,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA13 BBH 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 (CA13 BBH) between February 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CA13 BBH Mileage History
- 21/02/202579,446 mi
- 21/02/202579,446 mi
- 13/02/202685,776 mi+6,330 mi
- 23/02/202685,861 mi+85 mi
- 26/02/202685,883 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 6,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Frameless Window & Regulator IssuesModerate
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