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MR05 AKB

2013 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,723 mi
Last recorded112,723 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 AKB
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 112,723 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2025 112,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured on previous weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2024 97,922 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,718 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,374 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in offside inner joint ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,970 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,076 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,091 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 27,045 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel spoke slightly loose wheel slightly buckled (4.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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MR05 AKB is a 2013 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR05 AKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR05 AKB registered?

MR05 AKB is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 5 December 2013.

Is MR05 AKB safe to buy?

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