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LF63 MZX

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,514 mi
Last recorded128,514 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 MZX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 128,514 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 121,149 miles

Front tyres worn on inner & outer edges & will soon wear through to secondary rubber layer

Nearside Front Lower forward suspension arm bushes perished & split

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock-absorber bump stop deteriorated & split

Offside Front Lower forward suspension arm bushes perished & split

Fail 4 Nov 2024 121,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner & outer edges & will soon wear through to secondary rubber layer

Nearside Front Lower forward suspension arm bushes perished & split

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock-absorber bump stop deteriorated & split

Offside Front Lower forward suspension arm bushes perished & split

Pass 8 Dec 2023 111,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock-absorber bump stop fallen down

Offside Rear shock-absorber squeaking

Fail 8 Dec 2023 111,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock-absorber bump stop fallen down

Offside Rear shock-absorber squeaking

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2022 99,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear shock-absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,382 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,959 miles

Front tyres wearing on outsides edges

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,981 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 52,414 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 39,396 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall but not through to ply

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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LF63 MZX is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF63 MZX, 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 LF63 MZX registered?

LF63 MZX is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 14 November 2013.

Is LF63 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF63 MZX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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