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GY63 EBM

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,717 mi
Last recorded100,717 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY63 EBM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 100,717 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edging off badly inner edge left hand 3.1mm and 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 100,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edging off badly inner edge left hand 3.1mm and 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 87,343 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in right hand side windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,931 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 82,869 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end adjusting bolt missing ( broken off ) (2.1.3 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 74,697 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 74,680 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edged off badly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,261 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edging off right hand 2.7mm and 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 47,375 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 35,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 22,988 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 22,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 16,162 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

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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GY63 EBM is a 2013 BMW 120 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 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 GY63 EBM, 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 GY63 EBM registered?

GY63 EBM is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2013.

Is GY63 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY63 EBM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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