2013 BMW 4 Series 2.0L Petrol · M2 KOT
2013 BMW 4 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 129,568 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 4 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M2 KOT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2026
- 129,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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M2 KOT MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 4 Series (M2 KOT) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside tyre wall (5.2.”.
M2 KOT Mileage History
- 10/10/2024112,540 mi
- 13/10/2025120,761 mi+8,221 mi
- 13/10/2025120,778 mi+17 mi
- 15/10/2026129,481 mi+8,703 mi
- 27/10/2026129,568 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 8,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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