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MF63 ZGC

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,725 mi
Last recorded144,725 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF63 ZGC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 144,725 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower (front arms) inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 144,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower (front arms) inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 135,357 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2022 135,357 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 109,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 109,374 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 108,770 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,767 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 74,264 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 74,236 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 68,550 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2017 68,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired

slight play to o/s/f inner steering rack joints

wipers smearing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 56,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear and n/s/f tyres have nails in tread

n/s/f tyre is not a run flat tyre

n/s/r wheel is of different type to others

slight play to o/s/f inner steering rack joints

wipers smearing

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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MF63 ZGC is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MF63 ZGC, 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 MF63 ZGC registered?

MF63 ZGC is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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