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N20 BMV

2013 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,920 mi
Last recorded121,920 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 BMV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 121,920 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 121,897 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 118,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 109,834 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 109,834 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 96,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,796 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,096 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,427 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack has slight play in the inner joint

Fail 6 Nov 2018 63,424 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front steering rack has slight play in the inner joint

brake service waring light on

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,440 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 35,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N20 BMV is a 2013 BMW 125 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N20 BMV, 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.

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What year was N20 BMV registered?

N20 BMV is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 29 September 2013.

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