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EJ63 VMZ

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,897 mi
Last recorded147,897 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ63 VMZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 147,897 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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) ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 147,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on lock-lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 137,437 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 137,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 126,645 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 126,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn uppermost lower ball joint - front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,936 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 105,551 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 105,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is not run flat as all the others

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,460 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge stepping - DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 18 Dec 2019 88,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge stepping - DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,488 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES - shoulders wearing (non primary grooves) (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,662 miles

Both front tyres 2-3mm outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,364 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 61,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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EJ63 VMZ is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ63 VMZ, 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 EJ63 VMZ registered?

EJ63 VMZ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 30 December 2013.

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