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BT63 YBV

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,355 mi
Last recorded74,355 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT63 YBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 74,355 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 74,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 69,327 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,096 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside handbrake performance low

Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,232 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,111 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 52,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18rf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,001 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,756 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 34,756 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,302 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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BT63 YBV is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 65,625 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT63 YBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT63 YBV registered?

BT63 YBV is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is BT63 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT63 YBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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