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GX63 BFP

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,295 mi
Last recorded133,295 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX63 BFP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 133,295 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 133,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 124,193 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 124,193 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 114,624 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 114,624 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 102,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,963 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,354 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 87,334 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,448 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,040 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,964 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,549 miles

passed emission test,but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Fail 25 Jan 2017 46,549 miles

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

passed emission test,but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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GX63 BFP 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 68.8%.

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 GX63 BFP, 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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GX63 BFP is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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