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DS63 FJV

2013 BMW 420

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,147 mi
Last recorded56,147 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 FJV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 56,147 miles

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

nearside park brake efficiency low

Pass 2 Sep 2024 51,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear tyres scuffed on outer side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 46,824 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 42,728 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,003 miles

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

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))

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2021 38,003 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,757 miles

front and rear pads getting low front discs corroded slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2019 26,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 22,959 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 18,943 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 13,883 miles

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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DS63 FJV is a 2013 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS63 FJV registered?

DS63 FJV is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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