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CE63 VPZ

2013 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,282 mi
Last recorded109,282 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE63 VPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 109,282 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 109,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2025 99,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 99,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 89,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 77,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 64,662 miles

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

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 50,001 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 39,031 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 38,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 29,085 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 23,398 miles

All 4 tyres have perished tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. Advise replacing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Advise replacing. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 15,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 14,473 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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CE63 VPZ is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CE63 VPZ, 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 CE63 VPZ registered?

CE63 VPZ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is CE63 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE63 VPZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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