2013 BMW 4 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC63 GXL
2013 BMW 4 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 109,504 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 4 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC63 GXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 109,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC63 GXL 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 (YC63 GXL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YC63 GXL Mileage History
- 09/07/202492,179 mi
- 02/07/2025103,266 mi+11,087 mi
- 03/07/2025103,266 mi
- 07/07/2026109,501 mi+6,235 mi
- 17/07/2026109,504 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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