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F21 ULK

2013 BMW 125

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,126 mi
Last recorded153,126 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 ULK
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 153,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 133,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 133,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 123,428 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,778 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2mm 245.35.318 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 111,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2mm 245.35.318 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 106,254 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,231 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,210 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 80,210 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (225/40 x18 p zero) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,473 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 61,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,619 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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F21 ULK is a 2013 BMW 125 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,719 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F21 ULK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F21 ULK registered?

F21 ULK is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is F21 ULK safe to buy?

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