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GV63 LZA

2013 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,166 mi
Last recorded61,166 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV63 LZA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 61,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 57,942 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,292 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,945 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 51,945 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,136 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,142 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 38,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 33,727 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 33,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 22,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 8,592 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 4,145 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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GV63 LZA is a 2013 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV63 LZA, 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 GV63 LZA registered?

GV63 LZA is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is GV63 LZA safe to buy?

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