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CO12 SAR

2013 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,715 mi
Last recorded98,715 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO12 SAR
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 98,715 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 98,715 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 95,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 91,431 miles

Front washers slightly blocked.

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,906 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,821 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 69,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in drum stick ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 43,206 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 35,784 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 28,082 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 27,105 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 27,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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CO12 SAR is a 2013 BMW 420 in Red 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 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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What year was CO12 SAR registered?

CO12 SAR is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 26 November 2013.

Is CO12 SAR safe to buy?

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