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KV63 VAH

2013 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,460 mi
Last recorded123,460 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV63 VAH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 123,460 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 119,231 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 119,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 114,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,670 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 106,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,700 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,839 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,545 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 87,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating excessively corroded on inner face (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating excessively corroded on inner face (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 83,549 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 83,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,842 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,132 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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KV63 VAH is a 2013 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KV63 VAH, 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 KV63 VAH registered?

KV63 VAH is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is KV63 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV63 VAH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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