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AY63 VBA

2013 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,105 mi
Last recorded118,105 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 VBA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 118,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 109,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 101,383 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 101,379 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected large crack in glass (center upper swept area) (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,602 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,957 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 57,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 57,245 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 42,369 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 31,284 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 31,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 19,127 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 19,019 miles

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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AY63 VBA is a 2013 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY63 VBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY63 VBA registered?

AY63 VBA is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 28 September 2013.

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