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AY13 VPZ

2013 BMW 125

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,795 mi
Last recorded139,795 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VPZ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 139,795 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all x4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake slightly high travel

Fail 7 Aug 2025 135,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all x4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake slightly high travel

Pass 15 Aug 2024 130,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.47mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 130,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.47mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,431 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 118,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Apr 2021 110,707 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection to some components

Fail 24 Apr 2021 110,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection to some components

Pass 1 May 2020 85,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald iner edge, expect cord soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges, expect cord soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2020 85,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald iner edge, expect cord soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges, expect cord soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,871 miles

o/s rear tyre flat

Fail 20 Apr 2018 65,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre flat

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,926 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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AY13 VPZ is a 2013 BMW 125 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY13 VPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY13 VPZ registered?

AY13 VPZ is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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