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NB59 SAM

2013 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,790 mi
Last recorded111,790 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB59 SAM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 111,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 101,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 90,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,825 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,595 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,485 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,359 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 41,931 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 29,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth inner edge cords almost showing (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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NB59 SAM is a 2013 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 68,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NB59 SAM registered?

NB59 SAM is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 18 December 2013.

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