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FX63 XEK

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,651 mi
Last recorded136,651 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX63 XEK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 136,651 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 117,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 117,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 104,540 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 104,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,867 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,063 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 78,204 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 74,380 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 67,450 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 59,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2018 49,497 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,243 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 40,199 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,990 miles

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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FX63 XEK is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX63 XEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX63 XEK registered?

FX63 XEK is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is FX63 XEK safe to buy?

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