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CO09 UFO

2013 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

120,192 mi
Last recorded120,192 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO09 UFO
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 120,192 miles

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

covers + shields fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2026 120,191 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

covers + shields fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2026 146,598 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 113,164 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 134,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 129,958 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,251 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 103,247 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 129,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes smelt under bonnet. Suspect Injector leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,553 miles

Brakes feel spongy & long brake travel

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Limit .60 Went Through 0.59 (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshner ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 123,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes feel spongy & long brake travel

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Limit .60 Went Through 0.59 (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshner ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 106,793 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 75,027 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Feb 2021 93,808 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,726 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,019 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 55,008 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,709 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 68,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 41,842 miles

Offside Rear OSR Tyre has a minor cut in centre tread

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,923 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre low tread

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 12 Dec 2016 27,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 27,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,383 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

NSR tyre close to legal limit and perished on side walls

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,543 miles

emissions to clean for print out

offside rear tyre cracking and slightly mishapen

Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,036 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,127 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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CO09 UFO is a 2013 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

Across all 2013 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 68,535 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CO09 UFO is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 24 October 2013.

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