2013 BMW 4 Series 2.0L Diesel · J44 EAH
2013 BMW 4 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 107,263 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 4 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,263 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J44 EAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 107,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J44 EAH 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 (J44 EAH) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
J44 EAH Mileage History
- 19/03/202489,292 mi
- 20/03/202489,294 mi+2 mi
- 25/03/202597,994 mi+8,700 mi
- 26/03/202597,995 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/2026107,263 mi+9,268 mi
Average of roughly 8,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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