2013 BMW 4 Series · 6,298 MOT tests
2013 BMW 4 Series reliability
2013 BMW 4 Seriess fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 4 Series years (6,298 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 4 Seriess: 14.1%)
- 19.6%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 4 Seriess: 14.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 84,811
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,298
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (153% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 BMW 4 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.2%
- Lights and electrics5.2%
- Brakes4.3%
- Suspension3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Wheels1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.87%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.73%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.29%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.27%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.24%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.18%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (5.94%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.29%)
Other years
Every BMW 4 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 BMW 4 Series reliable?
2013 BMW 4 Seriess fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 4 Series years (6,298 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 BMW 4 Series MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.08% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.87% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 BMW 4 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 BMW 4 Series shows 84,811 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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